Arturo

Boy's name

Arturo is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Old High German name "Artur," meaning "bear."

Meaning Bear king
Origin Celtic
U.S. births in 2023 492
Peak year 2005

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Arturo Toscanini - Conductor
  • Arturo Vidal - Soccer player
  • Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli - Pianist
  • Arturo Gatti - Boxer
  • Arturo Sandoval - Jazz musician
  • Arturo Ui - Fictional character in "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui"
  • Arturo Brachetti - Quick-change artist
  • Arturo Merzario - Racing driver
  • Arturo Fuente - Cigar maker
  • Arturo Pérez-Reverte - Author

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