Arthur at a glance
- Meaning
- “possibly bear”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- AR-ther
- Nicknames
- Art, Artie
- Other forms
- Arturo, Artur, Artturi
Where the name Arthur comes from
Arthur is best known from the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Its origin is uncertain: it may come from the old Celtic word artos, “bear”, or from the Roman family name Artorius. It is an old royal name in Britain and has become very popular again in England.
Famous people named Arthur
- Arthur Conan Doyle (writer)