ARTHUR  

Gender: M
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: "noble one, bear man"

Popularity in 2008: #363

Once the shining head of the Knights of the Round Table, Arthur's image has long since dulled. But some stylish parents are restoring it as a neglected classic.

Variations:
Arthor, Artie, Arte, Authur, Art, Arty, Arther

International Variations:
Artis (Czech) Artek, Arto (Finnish) Artus (French) Thanos, Anthanasios (Greek) Artur (Irish) Arturo (Italian) Arturek (Polish) Artair (Scottish Gaelic)

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