Arthur

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From the name of the legendary king, probably related to old Celtic artos, "bear".

  • Some suggestions for etymology are Celtic ar (man)" and thor (strong) = hero, or man of strength," and Welsh arth (bear) and ur (man). Latin origin has also been suggested.

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Singular
Arthur

Plural
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Arthur

  1. A male given name.
  2. A patronymic surname.

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In continuous use as a given name since early Middle Ages; popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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[edit] Danish

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Arthur

  1. A male given name borrowed from English.

[edit] French

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Arthur

  1. A male given name used in France since the Middle Ages.

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Arthur

  1. A male given name borrowed from English in the 18th century.

[edit] Norwegian

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Arthur

  1. A male given name borrowed from English in the 19th century.