Arthur

Arthur is a common masculine given name. Its etymology is disputed, but its popularity derives from its being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur.

Art is a diminutive form of the name. A common spelling variant used in many Slavic, Romance, and Germanic languages is Artur.

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Famous quotes containing the word arthur:

    “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.”
    —Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)

    “Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.”
    —Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)

    “The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.”
    —Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)