Noble, courageous, or bear-like
Artorius is an ancient Roman clan name of debated etymology. It is most famously cited as the historical Latin root for the name Arthur, potentially linked to the Celtic word for 'bear' or the Roman concept of 'plowman'.
Less common today
Artorius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,258 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Roman military commander often cited as a potential historical basis for King Arthur
The protagonist and future King Arthur in various historical fiction retellings Β· King Arthur (2004 film)