what does the name arthur mean
Arthur is a common masculine given name. Its etymology is disputed, but its popularity derives from its being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur.Art and Artie are diminutive forms of the name.he origin of the name Arthur remains a matter of debate. Some suggest it is derived from the Roman nomen gentile (family name) ArtÅrius, of obscure and contested etymology (but possibly of Messapic or Etruscan origin).