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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Arthur
Celtic
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Usage of the Name Arthur
English, German, French, Dutch, Welsh Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Arthur
The name Arthur is of Celtic origin. King Arthur was the legendary British king who lived in the sixth century and ruled in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire.
The meaning of the name is uncertain, but the most popular theory states that it is derived from the word "art" meaning "bear" in the Celtic languages.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860), a German philosopher;
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), a Scottish writer;
Arthur van Schendel (1874 - 1946), a Dutch writer;
Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - 2008), an English author and inventor.
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Names Related to Arthur
List of names related to Arthur.
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