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Arthur

Possibly derived from the Celtic "Artos" or the Irish "Art." Associated with the legendary King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Influenced during the 19th century by the British military successes of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. He later became prime minister. In the U.S., ranked among the top 100 names for 90 years, mostly among the top 20. Preferred in Belgium and France. , King

Origin: Celtic

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Arthuretta +; Arthurina +; Arthurine +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Arther +; Arthor +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Arthurs: Arthur Garfunkel (musician); Arthur Conan Doyle (British author); Arthur Ash; Arthur Spooner ("The King of Queens" character); Arthur Roberts (actor); Arthur Brough; Add a Famous Arthur

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