Arthur
[ˈɑːrθər]Meaning
a masculine given name of uncertain etymology
Background Story
The meaning of Arthur is unknown; it may derive from the Celtic elements artos "bear" and wiros "man" or rīxs "king", or from the obscure Roman family name Artorius. Its popularity comes from Arthur, the legendary king of the Britons in Arthurian legend, and the name came into general use in England in the Middle Ages through Arthurian romances, with a further surge in the 19th century. Artur is a common spelling variant in many Slavic, Romance and Germanic languages, and Arturo in Spanish and Italian.
Variations
Art, Artie
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