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Finnish variation of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
Arto is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it derives from the name Arthur, meaning "bear" or "stone." It's also used in Armenian communities, where it may be short for…
Allix is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alex or Alec, which themselves are shortened forms of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people' in Greek. The distinctive…
Latin
"from the Adriatic; dark-haired"
Most parents would find this old Roman name pretentious compared to the more accessible Adrian, but some history buffs just might want to commemorate the enlightened emperor.
Arty is a diminutive form of the name Arthur, which has ancient Celtic origins meaning 'bear' or 'stone.' It's a casual, friendly nickname that has occasionally been used as a given name in its own…
Greek, diminutive of Athanasios
"immortal"
Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a , a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos , meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used…
Alleks is a variant spelling of the popular name Alexander, which has Greek origins meaning "defender of the people." This modern spelling adaptation maintains the strong, classic feel of Alexander…
Authur is an alternative spelling of Arthur, a masculine name with deep historical and legendary significance. The traditional Arthur derives from Celtic origins, possibly meaning 'bear' (arth)…
Diminutive of Arthur, Celtic
Artie is a cute short form rarely given on its own, unlike the more grownup Art. But for a young Arthur, it's adorable.
Adrín is a masculine name primarily used in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain and parts of Latin America. It represents a variant spelling of Adrián, which derives from the Latin name…
Abie serves as a diminutive form of Abraham, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'father of multitudes.' This friendly, approachable nickname variant has historical usage in Jewish communities…
Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic
A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.
Celtic
Some sources say Artis is a form of Arthur, and it certainly has the same root and meaning of bear. But Artis is a name in its own right with a 60-year history on the US Top 1000, from about 1900…
Hindi
"knowledgeable"
Surname of a noted modern Urdu poet.
Arthor is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of the classic name Arthur. The traditional Arthur has Celtic origins, possibly deriving from the Romano-British name Artorius or the…
Artus is a masculine name with ancient roots, primarily appearing as a Latin variation of Arthur. The name Arthur itself has Celtic origins, possibly deriving from the Roman name Artorius or from…
Polish, Armenian, Serbian, and Russian form of Alex, Greek, Greenlandic
"defending men; harpoon line"
A variation of Alex used in a number of languages, Alek has the cool, solid feel of Erik and Axel. It can also be a name of Greenlandic origin, meaning "harpoon line".
Aidrian is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' – an ancient town in northern Italy. This alternative…
Artek is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Slavic contexts, particularly Polish, it can be a diminutive form of names containing the element 'art' like Artur (Arthur). The name…
Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, Armenian variation of Arthur, Celtic
The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.
Alick is a masculine name primarily found in Scottish usage as a variant of Alex or Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' The form Alick developed as a…
