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Arther

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-thur /ˈɑr.θər/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Arthur, the name of the legendary British king. Its root is debated — often tied to Celtic 'artos' ('bear') or the Roman family name Artorius. The -er spelling is a modern variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Arther — a respelling of Arthur, the legendary king (said 'AR-thur'). A respelling of Arthur; the old root is debated, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Celtic
MeaningA respelling of Arthur, the name of the legendary British king. Its root is debated — often tied to Celtic 'artos' ('bear') or the Roman family name Artorius. The -er spelling is a modern variant.
U.S. rank (2023)#12396 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,988

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arther is a respelling of Arthur, the legendary British king, from a debated root ('bear' or Roman Artorius); a respelling of Arthur, the old root debated (said 'AR-thur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, legendary, and sturdy.

Did you know? Arther is a spelling of Arthur — the once-and-future king — whose old root is debated between Celtic 'bear' and the Roman name Artorius (said 'AR-thur').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Arther — respelling of Arthur; root debated ('bear'/Artorius)

Variations

ArthurArturArturo

Nicknames

ArtArtie

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If you like Arther…

Arthur— the standard spelling of the name
Artur— a like European Arthur form
Arturo— a like Spanish Arthur form
Archer— a like sturdy Ar- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arther mean?

Arther is a respelling of Arthur, the legendary British king; the old root is debated, often tied to Celtic 'bear' or the Roman name Artorius.

How do you pronounce Arther?

It's said AR-thur /ˈɑr.θər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arther a boy or girl name?

Here Arther is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Arther?

Arther is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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