Uncertain boy name
Arthur Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Arthur means uncertain; possibly bear. Of uncertain origin; possibly from a Roman family name Artorius or a Brittonic root.
Arthur has an uncertain origin. It may come from the Roman family name Artorius, or from an old Brittonic word linked to bear, though neither explanation is settled. Its fame rests on King Arthur, the legendary British king of Camelot and the Round Table, whose tales spread through Europe from the twelfth century. The name has been used in England ever since, and in the nineteenth century it was borne by the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, as well as Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. Arthur feels noble, bookish, and gentle, with Art and Artie as short forms.
Variants of Arthur
ArturArturoArtArtie
Well-known people named Arthur
Arthur Conan Doyle, King Arthur.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arthur mean?
Arthur means "uncertain; possibly bear". Of uncertain origin; possibly from a Roman family name Artorius or a Brittonic root.
How do you pronounce Arthur?
Arthur is pronounced AR-ther.
What is the origin of Arthur?
Arthur is of Uncertain origin. Of uncertain origin; possibly from a Roman family name Artorius or a Brittonic root.