Arthur

Meaning & origin

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.

Beyond its Christian heritage, Arthur is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

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.

Numerology of Arthur

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.

How Arthur sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Arthur breaks down into 5 phonemes: /AA-R-TH-AH-R/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Arthur — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Arthur

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Arthur maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.