Bear
The name's exact etymology is debated but is most commonly linked to the Celtic elements 'artos' meaning bear and 'viros' meaning man. It is a legendary name deeply rooted in British folklore through the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Historically popular, it has seen a major resurgence in recent years as a vintage favorite.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Creator of Sherlock Holmes
Grand Slam winning tennis player
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
German philosopher
Protagonist of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy · The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Father of the Weasley family · Harry Potter series
Protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2 · Red Dead Redemption 2
Anthropomorphic aardvark protagonist · Arthur
Influential French poet
Renowned classical pianist
