Arthur Name Meaning

It is from Celtic origin, meaning is ‘bear or rock’. Linked with King Arthur, the legendary British hero of the Round Table, and often used in the Middle Ages, but unfashionable until the early 19th century, when Arthur Wellesley, the duke of Wellington, vanquished Napoleon.Popularity only began to wane in the 1920's.

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Arthur is from Welsh origin, its meaning is Bear.

From Irish origin, its meaning is ‘derived from the Irish art meaning “stone”. Arthur was a 6th century Irish prince.

From Scottish origin its meaning is ‘Bear’.

From English origin its meaning is ‘rock’.

From Arthurian Legend meaning is ‘noble, courageous.’ Legendary sixth century king Arthur of Britain and his Round table of knights.

From Celtic origin, its meaning is ‘strong as a bear’.

From Shakespearean its meaning is ‘King John’ Arthur, Duke of Britaine

My baby son is named Arthur David William. Arthur was chosen to honour the legend of King Arthur. also as I'm Welsh and my partner is English and Arthur was "King of the Britons" we thought it was fitting and reflected his heritage. I think it is a beautiful name.



David and William are his two uncles - David is my partner's brother and William is my brother.

King Arthur of Britain (sixth century) and his Round Table of knights have become legendary figures. His name was first found in the Latin form Artorius, which is of obscure origin

Arthur is the name of the central character in Arthurian legend and a 6th-century king of the Britons. This name came into general use in England in the Middle Ages.