The name Arthur feels like it could live a few different lives. On one hand, it is warm, handsome, and vintage… feeling like well-loved books and an heirloom pocket watch. On the other, it’s daring knights and dashing heroes with literary-charm.
Whichever way you imagine it, it is a wonderfully handsome and noble name. If you’d like more names in the same realm, here are 50 name alternatives to add to your collection.
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Alternatives to Arthur
- Alistair — defender of men
- Arturo — bear king
- Art — bear, noble
- Emrys — immortal
- Merlin — sea fortress
- Gareth — gentle
- Ambrose — immortal
- Archibald — genuinely brave
- Alfred — counsel of elves
- Alfie — wise counselor
- Albie — noble and bright
- Albert — noble and bright
- Alden — old friend
- Ansel — follower of a nobleman
- Abraham — father of multitudes
- Bram — father of multitudes
- Benedict — blessed
- Bernard — brave bear
- Fabian — bean grower
- Frederick — peaceful ruler
- Franklin — free man
- Fraser — strawberry
- Edgar — prosperous
- Gerard — brave spear
- Graham — gravelly homestead
- Hector — to hold, restraint
- Henry — home ruler
- Harvey — battle worthy
- Harrison — son of Harry
- Herb — bright army
- Malcolm — devotee of Saint Columba
- Murray — settlement by the sea
- Marty — of Mars
- Marlow — driftwood
- Chester — fortress
- Walter — ruler of the army
- Reginald — counsel power
- Rupert — bright fame
- Percy — pierces the valley
- Oscar — divine spear
- Oliver — olive tree
- Arden — great forest
- Arlo — fortified hill
- Atticus — man of letters
- August — venerable
- Caspian — of the Caspian Sea
- Dorian — dark one
- Theodore — gift of God
- Teddy — gift of God
- Parker — park keeper
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