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What does Arthur mean?
human: Celtic name meaning 'bear'.. Arthur is a Celtic name meaning 'bear', often associated with the legendary King Arthur of Britain.
Is Arthur a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Arthur in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #106 all-time — about 0.6 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (22 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Arthur suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Meet Arthur!
The dogs at breakfast are buzzing—Arthur’s here! With a name meaning 'bear,' they're all wondering if he’ll outsnore the big snuggly beanbag. Instant friendship? More like instant snuggle party!