From the name of the legendary king from Medieval Latin Arthurus probably from Welsh arth bear from Proto-Celtic artos bear.

Baby names arthur. The name was borne by the legendary British King Arthur leader of the knights of the Round Table who supposedly lived in the 5th or 6th century. This is the culture in which the name. All about the given name ARTHURWhat does Arthur meanArthurThe meaning of the name Arthur is Bear.

Meaning of the name Arthur From the words art - means stone or artus which means bear. Just the names of King Arthur Sir Lancelot and. See what 11 people think about Arthur.

Origin of the name Arthur. From the Roman clan name Artorius meaning noble courageous. Bear or Thor the eagle.

Arthur once the shining head of the Knights of the Round Table is after decades of neglect now being polished up and restored by some stylish parents emerging as a top contender among names for the new royal prince. The name gained popularity from the great body of Arthurian legend that has remained of interest over the centuries. Arthur - Boys name meaning origin and popularity BabyCenter.

Of Celtic origin but of unknown meaning. As a result there are fewer baby girl names than baby boy names from Arthurian legend. Arthur is a baby boy name with Celtic roots and its meaning alludes to an animal thats anything but fluffy and cuddly.

Etymology Historical Origin of the Baby Name Arthur Arthur is a name derived from the Celtic people most famously borne by King Arthur king of the Britons who presided over the Knights of the Roundtable upon which many early medieval legendary tales of chivalry. Other suggestions include Old Welsh arth bear and ur man or a Latinized Romano-British name. - in the US.