Updated October 2026
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Dutch
"strong, brave as a bear"
A vintage Dutch name, Berendina is the feminine form of Berend, a Dutch variant of Bernard. Can be shortened to Dina or Diny.
Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.
English
"strong bear cub"
Also spelled as Swithun, this rare choice was notably borne by a 9th-century bishop who became the patron saint of Winchester (England) and of the weather. Said to be the one to pray for during a…
Finnish, from Celtic
This cute form of Arthur has something distinctly cool about it — from the unique "ooh" ending sound, to the harsher double T in the middle. In Finland, Arttu was a Top 10 name in the 2000s and…
Variously spelled as Swithun or Swithin, this distinctive sounding name is belonged to St. Swithun, an Anglo-Saxon bishop known as the patron saint of Winchester and of the weather — making him the…
Slovene, from Latin
"little female bear"
A Slovene diminutive of Ursula. Unlike in the Anglosphere, where many still see Ursula as a heavy name, Urška is popular in Slovenia and has even ranked in the Top 20.
Lativian form of Arthur
Also spelled Artūrs, this is one of many international forms of the classic Arthur. Both spellings of the name are popular in Latvia and ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Notable bearers…
Scandinavian, Germanic
Succinct and strong, familiar but rare, Berne maybe interepteted in several ways: firstly, as a surname, from the Germanic element bern , it has been likely given to to descendants of Bernards. More…
Hebrew
"he will bear fruit; to prosper"
Familiar but distinctive, Yaniv is a Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning. In Jewish culture, it is associated with abundance, hope for the future, and signs of God’s blessing. Yaniv is also a…
Latin
"bear king"
This Roman clan name was the origin of the more familiar Arthur.
Italian form of Urs, Latin
Familiar in France where it ranked in the Top 400 in a recent year, Orso is related to the English Orson, Swiss Urs, and astronomy-inspired Ursa. Derived from the Latin ursus , it is the Italian word…
Romani and Latinized form of Arthur, Romani masculine form of Arthelais
An intriguing and rare name with a familiar sound, Artleus has been used by the Romani people as both a Latinized form of Arthur, and as a masculine form of Saint Arthelais, the patron saint of the…
Icelandic, Norse
Birnir is a strong Icelandic name, ultimately deriving from the Old Norse Biǫrn, meaning "bear". Both Birnir and the feminine form Birna are familiar in Iceland, with Birnir ranking as the Top…
Danish and Swedish diminutive of Eberhard, German, or Esben, Danish
"brave boar; god bear"
A Top 30 name in Sweden, derived from Eberhard (brave boar) or Esben (god bear) – either way, a strong meaning.
Diminutive of Ursula
"little bear"
Ursula, while beautiful, still carries a whiff of the Disney sea witch. Perhaps Ursuline smells a bit sweeter?
Celtic
Unusual multicultural choice that may appeal to the artistically inclined. The bear meaning gives it a new trendy edge as an animal name.
German
Popular throughout Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Scandinavia, Bernhard has maintained its classic appeal for centuries. Several notable figures have carried this distinguished name, including…
Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic
If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.