Arthur Tidwell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arthur Tidwell — bear king
503K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arthur Tidwell 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 Tidwell: Bill Tidwell (1932–2023), American sports administrator and coach Blade Tidwell (born 2001), American baseball player Charlie Tidwell (1937–1969), American athlete Cortney Tidwell (born 1972), American singer-songwriter Danny Tidwell (1984–2020), American dancer George Ernest Tidwell (1931–2011), American judge John Tidwell (basketball), American basketball player John Tidwell (politician) (born 1941), American politician Larry Tidwell (born 1953), American basketball coach Monica Tidwell (born 1954), American model Moody R. 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: Tidwell

English

Bill Tidwell (1932–2023), American sports administrator and coach Blade Tidwell (born 2001), American baseball player Charlie Tidwell (1937–1969), American athlete Cortney Tidwell (born 1972), American singer-songwriter Danny Tidwell (1984–2020), American dancer George Ernest Tidwell (1931–2011), American judge John Tidwell (basketball), American basketball player John Tidwell (politician) (born 1941), American politician Larry Tidwell (born 1953), American basketball coach Monica Tidwell (born 1954), American model Moody R.

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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 Tidwell

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 Tidwell:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Tidwell?
The surname Tidwell originates from English. Bill Tidwell (1932–2023), American sports administrator and coach Blade Tidwell (born 2001), American baseball player Charlie Tidwell (1937–1969), American athlete Cortney Tidwell (born 1972), American singer-songwriter Danny Tidwell (1984–2020), American dancer George Ernest Tidwell (1931–2011), American judge John Tidwell (basketball), American basketball player John Tidwell (politician) (born 1941), American politician Larry Tidwell (born 1953), American basketball coach Monica Tidwell (born 1954), American model Moody R.
What are the origins of the name Arthur Tidwell?
The name Arthur Tidwell combines two different traditions: the first name Arthur has Celtic roots, while the surname Tidwell originates from English.
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