Arthur

Meaning noble, courageous
Origin Celtic
Gender Boy
Popularity Popular
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ar-thur

About Arthur

Arthur evokes images of nobility, wisdom, and timeless strength, carrying associations with legendary kings and modern gentlemen alike. This name has experienced remarkable staying power across centuries, never becoming so popular as to feel common yet never falling into true obscurity. Arthur possesses a scholarly quality that suggests intelligence and thoughtfulness, making it particularly appealing to academic families or those who value literature and history. The name feels both cozy and distinguished—Arthur could be your friendly neighbor or a renowned professor, and the name suits both equally well. "Art" or "Artie" provide warm, approachable nicknames that soften the formal quality for childhood years. Arthur represents a safe yet distinctive choice, honoring tradition without feeling dated. In multicultural settings, it translates well across numerous languages while maintaining its essential character. The name carries weight without being heavy, offering your son a foundation of respectability that will serve him throughout his life.

Variations of Name Arthur

Arturo
Artur
Arttu

Nicknames for Arthur

Art
Artie
Arty
A.J.
Thur
Arthur

Famous People Named Arthur

Arthur Conan DoyleAuthor
Arthur MillerPlaywright
Arthur AsheTennis player
Arthur C. ClarkeScience fiction writer
Arthur RimbaudPoet
Arthur SchopenhauerPhilosopher
Arthur RubinsteinPianist
Arthur BlankBusinessman
Arthur GuinnessFounder of Guinness Brewery
Arthur DarvillActor
Arthur AsheTennis player
Arthur MitchellBallet dancer
Arthur Sulzberger Jr.Former publisher of The New York Times
Arthur LaurentsPlaywright
Arthur MachenAuthor
Arthur HaileyAuthor
Arthur Seyss-InquartAustrian politician
Arthur BalfourBritish statesman
Arthur FiedlerConductor
Arthur Wellesley1st Duke of Wellington

Characters Named Arthur

Arthur DentThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
King ArthurArthurian legend
Arthur WeasleyHarry Potter series
Arthur MorganRed Dead Redemption 2
Arthur CurryAquaman
Arthur PendragonMerlin TV series
Arthur BishopThe Mechanic
Arthur FleckJoker
Arthur MitchellDexter TV series
Arthur SpoonerThe King of Queens
Arthur DentThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Arthur HastingsAgatha Christie's novels
Arthur KippsThe Woman in Black
Arthur ShawTower Heist
Arthur PetrelliHeroes TV series
Arthur ClennamLittle Dorrit
Arthur ShelbyPeaky Blinders TV series
Arthur Curry Jr.Son of Aquaman in DC Comics
Arthur KirklandHetalia - Axis Powers
Arthur ReadArthur animated series

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Aryan
Andy
Alec
Atticus
Alaric
Adonis
Aziel
Ahmed
Allan
Alijah