Arthur

Gender

Male

Origin

English
Noble: courageous. Legendary sixth century King Arthur of Britain and his Round Table of knights.
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.

Syllables

2

Themes

Arthurian Legend, Shakespearean, Surname

Pronunciation

a-rthur, ar-thur

Famous People

Musician Art Garfunkel, Tennis player Arthur Ashe, Playwright Arthur Miller