Artula

Celtic

"bear"

Artula Origin and Meaning

The name Artula is a girl's name meaning "bear".

Derived from the Gaulish and old Celtic word artos meaning "bear", Artula shares its roots with the classic boy name Arthur. Some sources also suggest it could be linked, or even part of the inspiration behind the Latin name Ursula, which has the same meaning, but from the Latin Ursa.

The name has also been recorded among in Romani communities, possibly deriving from the same Gaulish root, however, it might also be inspired by by the Saint name Arthelais and by the Latinized form of Arthur, Artelus.

A rare name, Artula could appeal to those who want to honor an Arthur, who like boyish nicknames for girls (Artie, Tully), and those who like Artemis and Aria, but also Tallulah and Lola.