Arthur Lett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arthur Lett — bear king
503K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arthur Lett is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Arthur is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal. The surname Lett: Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A. Arthur is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 503K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arthur reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arthur

Meaning: bear king

Celtic

Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal.

Surname: Lett

Irish

Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arthur is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arthur by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Arthur Lett

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arthur Lett:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arthur?
The first name Arthur originates from Celtic. Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal.
When was Arthur most popular?
The name Arthur reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lett?
The surname Lett originates from Irish. Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A.
What are the origins of the name Arthur Lett?
The name Arthur Lett combines two different traditions: the first name Arthur has Celtic roots, while the surname Lett originates from Irish.
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