Arthur is a boy's name of Celtic origin meaning “Noble, courageous. King Arthur is a legendary figure associated with British folklore and chivalry..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Artie. As of 2023, Arthur ranks #128 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #128 in 2023.
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AR-thur
Phonetic spelling
Currently #128 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Arthur means “Noble, courageous. King Arthur is a legendary figure associated with British folklore and chivalry..” It is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Arthur is pronounced AR-thur.
Arthur is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Arthur currently ranks #128 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Arthur include Artie.
Middle names that pair well with Arthur include Arthur James, Arthur Edward, Arthur Henry.
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