The nameArthus
Arthus is a French boy's name, an old variant of Arthur, mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Like Arthur, its origin is debated. It is often linked to the Celtic artos, "bear".
Origin
Celtic, through Arthur.
History
First given in the late 1980s, Arthus peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Arthus
Arthus in France
Arthus was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 525 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Arthus. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Arthus in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arthus mean?
Like Arthur, its origin is debated. It is often linked to the Celtic artos, "bear".
What is the origin of the name Arthus?
Celtic, through Arthur.
Is Arthus a girl's or a boy's name?
Arthus is a boy's name.