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Arthur

Bear; noble courage · pronounced AR-thur

Meaning

Arthur is a english name meaning “Bear; noble courage”.

History

Of Celtic origin, perhaps from artos, bear, and inseparable from the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It has returned to fashion across the English-speaking world.

Popularity

Ranked #70 in 2026 · up 190 places since 1996

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