50 Nicknames For Arthur – The Best Arthur Nicknames & Archie Nicknames
If Arthur Is The Top Of Your Baby Name List, Read This Post For 51+ Of The Best Arthur Nicknames Or Nicknames For Archie
Is the name Arthur or Archie on your baby name list? If you’re looking for nickname inspo, read this post for 50 nicknames for Arthur and nicknames for Archie.

Wondering what Arthur means and how popular it is? We also look at famous people called Arthur and Archie, the meaning of the name Arthur and where it appears on the baby name lists.
What Does The Name Arthur Mean?
The origins of the name Arthur are disputed, but a common meaning is taken to be from the Celtic for ‘bear.’ It also has origins in King Arthur legend. It is also taken to mean noble or courageous.
How Popular Is Arthur As A Baby Name?
How popular is the name Arthur?
In the US, Arthur is currently the 155th most popular name for American boys.
According to the UK baby name list released in October 2022, Arthur was the 4th most popular name for boys. 2928 Arthurs were registered in the last year.
Archie was the 9th most popular name, with 2929 babies registered as Archie.
Famous People Called Arthur
Famous Arthurs include Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes creator, Arthur Ashe, the famous tennis player, playwright Arthur Miller, Art Garfunkel, and legendary King Arthur.
Famous people named Archie include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby son (it’s a royal baby name!).
Is Bear A Nickname For Arthur?
One of the meanings of Arthur is ‘bear’. So yes, bear is often used as a nickname for Arthur.
Is Archie A Nickname For Arthur?
Yes, Archie is a nickname for Arthur. However, Archie is also considered a popular name in its own right (see below for nicknames for Archie as well as Arthur).
50 Nick names For The Name Arthur

Here are 50+ Arthur nicknames:
- Art
- Archie
- Arth
- Arts
- Arty
- Arti
- Artie
- Arthy
- Arthie
- A
- Ar
- ArAr
- Artio
- Arthurio
- Thor
- Thur
- Tor
- Arts
- Arf
- Artemus
- Artsy
- Artsie
- Ari
- Arie
- Artoo
- Bear
- Beary
- Beario
Nicknames For Archie
- Arch
- Archy
- Archwell
- Ar
- A
- Ari
- Ars
- Art
- Arty
- Atri
- Chi
- Chie
- Chee
- Che
- Ri
- Ree
- Rie
- ChiChi
Cute And Funny Nicknames For Arthur
Here are funny nicknames for Arthur:
- A-Dog
- A-Man
- A-Team
- King Arthur
Looking For Middle Names For Arthur?
If you’re on the hunt for middle names for Arthur or middle names for Archie, read our list of 150 one syllable boy names.
Make sure you also read our list of unusual boy names and list of 101 unisex names.
You could also try the name Noah, read our nicknames for Noah post.
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