Arther

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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.

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Arther

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Bear-like; Noble; Courageous
Boy
Christianity
Celtic,English
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Two
1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Arther?

Pronounced asahr-ther

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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 Administration

Rank Over Time

这个名字是1983年最高的排名fore it gradually declined over the years. Go through the graph to know more.

Source:Social Security Administration

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Popular Sibling Names For Arther

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Boy Sibling Names For Arther

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Arther?

The name Arther means ‘bear-like,’ ‘noble,’ and ‘courageous.’

2. What is the origin of the name Arther?

The name Arther has Celtic origins.

3. Is Arther a popular baby name?

Arther was most popular in 1902 when it ranked 390th in terms of male baby names. However, the name gradually declined in popularity over the years and was not among the top 1000 names for any year since 1951. These statistics suggest that Arther is not a common name in the US (1).

4. What are some popular nicknames for Arther?

Arthur is a name that has been around for centuries and has many different variations and nicknames. Some of the most popular nicknames for Arthur include Art, Artie, Arty, and Arturo.

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