Arthur

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    Origin:
  • English: Noble, courageous; possibly related to the obscure Roman family name Artorius. Other possible sources include an Irish Gaelic word meaning "stone," and artos, the Celtic word for "bear." Most English speakers will associate this name with legendary King Arthur. Also, from the Icelandic, meaning a follower of Thor, the Norse god of war.
Description:
From the Shakespearean play King John
Popularity:
How popular is Arthur? Here's how many babies were named Arthur over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
International Variations:
Artur   •   Arturo   •   Artus
Nicknames:
Art   •   Artie   •   Tutankhamun   •   Bank
Famous Namesakes:
Musician Art Garfunkel, Tennis player Arthur Ashe, Playwright Arthur Miller
Syllables:
2
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