Arthur
Arthur is a rare, male-leaning dog and cat name with measured register data, spelling facts and similar names from the catalogue.
Arthur scores 7/10 on this catalogue's popularity scale, built from the open pet-name registers behind it, recorded for dogs and cats. The sexed sample leans male. The spelling has 6 letters and 2 syllables, giving it an easy-to-call shape for calling. The counted source countries for this row are United States, Canada, Switzerland and Australia.
There is no set meaning behind it — the personality of your pet will fill it in.
Trainers recommend names that stand out from command words. Arthur fits that rule, so it works well from the very first days of recall practice.
Arthur is most popular with owners of dogs, cats, and it pairs nicely with male pets. If you want alternatives with the same feel, check the related names below.
Questions about Arthur
Is Arthur a dog or cat name?
Arthur is recorded for dogs and cats in the open registers counted by this catalogue. This reports the current sources; it does not claim the name is unused elsewhere.
How popular is Arthur?
Arthur scores 7/10 on this catalogue's popularity scale, which makes it rare here.
Is Arthur male or female?
The sexed records that meet the catalogue threshold lean male for Arthur.
What does Arthur mean?
No sourced dictionary meaning is stored for Arthur yet, so this page focuses on measured use, sound and related names.
What names are similar to Arthur?
Similar catalogue names include Bella, Luna, Charlie, Max.
How common is the name Arthur?
On this catalogue's 10-point popularity scale — built from the open pet-licence and shelter records it counts across the United States, Canada, Switzerland and Australia — Arthur scores 7/10.
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