Arthel
Celtic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arthel
The name 'Arthel' is a variant of 'Arthur', meaning "bear" from the Celtic *artos*, combined with a diminutive suffix, thus "little bear." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and notable historical context includes its rare appearance as a given name in the early 20th-century United States, possibly influenced by surnames.
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Etymology
The name 'Arthel' is a variant of 'Arthur', meaning "bear" from the Celtic *artos*, combined with a diminutive suffix, thus "little bear." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and notable historical context includes its rare appearance as a given name in the early 20th-century United States, possibly influenced by surnames.
Arthel currently ranks #3,528 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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