Arthur
/AA-R-TH-AH-R/
Possibly bear-king, often traced to a Celtic root arto- (bear) joined to rīx (king), though a derivation from the Roman family name Artorius is also argued. Forever bound to the legendary British king of the Round Table, it endures as one of the islands' most storied names.
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This page tells you what Arthur means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Arthur is a Christian boy name of Celtic origin, meaning “Possibly bear-king, often traced to a Celtic root arto- (bear) joined to rīx (king), though a derivation from the Roman family name Artorius is also argued. Forever bound to the legendary British king of the Round Table, it endures as one of the islands' most storied names.”.
Arthur is a boy's name of Celtic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Possibly bear-king, often traced to a Celtic root arto- (bear) joined to rīx (king), though a derivation from the Roman family name Artorius is also argued. Forever bound to the legendary British king of the Round Table, it endures as one of the islands' most storied names." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, European, American families, Arthur carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Arthur
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Arthur lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Arthur's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Arthur's saint & feast day →What does Arthur's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Arthur resonates in either tradition.
Arthur's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Arthur's full reading →
Does Arthur go with your family's names?
Arthur breaks into 5 sounds: /AA-R-TH-AH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Arthur sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Arthur beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Arthur — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Arthur
If Arthur resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Arthur
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Common questions about Arthur
What does the name Arthur mean?
Arthur means "Possibly bear-king, often traced to a Celtic root arto- (bear) joined to rīx (king), though a derivation from the Roman family name Artorius is also argued. Forever bound to the legendary British king of the Round Table, it endures as one of the islands' most storied names.." It is a boy name of Celtic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Arthur a boy or girl name?
Arthur is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Arthur?
Arthur is of Celtic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, European, American families.
Is Arthur a Christian name?
Yes. Arthur is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Celtic origin.
What does Arthur mean in Celtic?
Arthur originates from Celtic, where it means "Possibly bear-king, often traced to a Celtic root arto- (bear) joined to rīx (king), though a derivation from the Roman family name Artorius is also argued. Forever bound to the legendary British king of the Round Table, it endures as one of the islands' most storied names.."
What are common nicknames for Arthur?
Common short forms of Arthur include Arti.
What is the numerology of Arthur?
Arthur has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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