Origin, Meaning, And History Of Arther
Arther, a name commonly given to boys, is derived from the Celtic name Arthur and is a variation in spelling. It means ‘noble,’ ‘courageous,’ and ‘bear-like.’ The name may also have been derived from the Roman surname Artorius.
According to some sources, there is a belief that the name Arthur originated as a shortened form of the Irish surname McArthur. The surname was first recorded in Argyllshire, a region in western Scotland that corresponds with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata. The McArthur family had a long history in the area. Their first appearances in official records can be traced back to the census rolls taken by the Scottish Kings to determine taxation rates.
It is believed that the popularity of the McArthur surname may have inspired King Arthur’s name. The origin of the name Arthur, before the legend of King Arthur and the Round Table, is uncertain. Welsh stories and poems dating back to the seventh century introduced the name Arthur, attributed to a general who fought against the Saxons in the sixth century. However, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the name Arthur gained popularity due to the popularity of these legends. The name is now once again starting to gain popularity.
The name Arther has several variations and diminutives in different languages and cultures. In German and Swedish, the name Arthur is spelled as Artur. In English, the name has popular diminutives like Art and Artie. In Dutch, the name is sometimes shortened to Tuur. Other variations of the name can be found in Albanian, Armenian, Belarusian, Catalan, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, Galician, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Spanish, and Ukrainian. The name is typically spelled in these languages as Artur, Artūrs, Artūras, or Artair.
Arthur has been used for various fictional characters in different media. On the other hand, Arther is a rare spelling variant of the name, and there is no mention of this name in popular culture so far.
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Arther On The Popularity Chart
The name has gone down in popularity and ranking over time. Examine the two graphs provided by the Social Security Administration to understand the numbers better.
Popularity Over Time
The name reached peak popularity in 1983 with 11 babies per million sharing the same name. Check the graph for more information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
名称的排名是最高的1983 before it gradually declined over the years. Go through the graph to know more.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Arther
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Arther?
The name Arther means stone, bear in celtic , thor, the eagle in germanic , and a variant of name arthur.
2. What is the origin of the name Arther?
Arther has a Celtic and English origin.
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