Classic boys name to compliment my son's name?

Question

I currently have a toddler named Arthur. We chose his name because it's classic and strong and we loved the King Arthur legends. We wanted a name that wasn't common but that everyone had heard of.

We've had many many compliments and we just love his name so much.

So now we are expecting our second child and I'm having a terrible time thinking of boys names that are as good. We need something that compliments "Arthur". Strong, classic, not too common, but a name that everyone's heard of.

Anyone have suggestions?

Answer 1

Maximilian - From the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from MAXIMUS. This was the name of a 3rd-century saint. It has also been borne by emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and an emperor of Mexico. (Arthur and Maximilian OR Arthur and Max)

Lancelot - Meaning unknown, possibly an Old French pet form of Lanzo (see LANCE). In Arthurian legend Lancelot was the bravest of the knights of the Round Table. He became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere. (Arthur and Lancelot OR Arthur and Lance)

Tristan - From the Celtic name Drystan, which was probably derived from drest meaning "riot" or "tumult". It is sometimes associated with Latin tristis "sad", but this connection is doubtful. In Celtic legend Tristan was sent to Ireland in order to fetch Isolde, who was to be the bride of King Mark of Cornwall. Instead, Tristan and Isolde end up falling in love. (Arthur and Tristan)

Constantine - From the Roman name Constantinus which was derived from the Latin word constans meaning "constant, steadfast". Constantine the Great (272-337) was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity. He moved the capital of the empire from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople (modern Istanbul). (Arthur and Constantine)

Louis - French form of LUDWIG. This was the name of 18 kings of France, including Louis IX (Saint Louis) who led two crusades, and Louis XIV (the 'Sun King') who was the ruler of France during the height of its power, the builder of the Palace of Versailles, and the longest reigning monarch in the history of Europe. Other famous bearers include Louis Riel, a Canadian rebel leader, and Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of 'Treasure Island' and 'Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. (Arthur and Louis)

Augustine - From the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the Roman name AUGUSTUS. Saint Augustine was a Christian theologian and an early church father from North Africa. He was the author of 'The City of God'. Another Saint Augustine was the Italian missionary sent to England to convert the Anglo-Saxons in the 6th century. (Arthur and Augustine)

Gareth - Meaning unknown, probably of Welsh origin. In later Arthurian legends Gareth was a knight of the Round Table, the brother of Sir Gawain. (Arthur and Gareth)

Harold - Means "leader of the army", derived from Old English here "army" and weald "leader, ruler". This was the name of five kings of Norway and two kings of England, including Harold II who lost the Battle of Hastings (and was killed in it), which led to the Norman Conquest. After the conquest it was rarely used but was eventually revived in the 19th century. (Arthur and Harold)

Edmund - Means "rich protector" from Old English ead "rich, blessed" and mund "protector". Saint Edmund was a 9th-century king of East Anglia who, according to tradition, was shot to death with arrows after refusing to divide his Christian kingdom with an invading pagan Danish leader. This Old English name remained in use after the Norman conquest. (Arthur and Edmund)

Brandigan - town visited in the Arthurian legends. Also an Irish Surname. (Arthur and Brandigan)

Godfrey - From the Germanic name Godafrid, which meant "peace of god" from Germanic god "god" and frid "peace". Godfrey of Bouillon was the leader of the First Crusade and the first ruler of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. (Also the classic movie "My Man Godfrey" (Arthur and Godfrey)

Leander - From the Greek Λεανδρος (Leandros) which means "lion of a man" from Greek λεων (leon) "lion" and ανδρος (andros) "of a man". In Greek legend Leander was the lover of Hero. Every night he swam across the Hellespont to meet her, but on one occasion he was drowned when a storm arose. When Hero saw his dead body she threw herself into the waters and perished. (Arthur and Leander)

Also, I noticed a lot of people saying Alexander, but Alexander is a very popular name and has been in the top 20 for the past five years. In 2005 it was ranked 12 according to the Social Security Administration.

Congratulations!

Answer 2

Theodore - my personal favorite
Samuel
Alexander
Benjamin
Harrison
Maxwell
Thaddeus
Finley
Hunter
Henry
Sampson
Quincy
Nicholas
Jeremy
Lee
Donovan
Good luck finding the name of your choice! I give you kudos for wanting a "strong, classic not too common, but a name everyone's heard of." I am getting tired of people wanting wacky names for their children spelled all sorts of weird ways in an attempt to be different.
Also, the SS Admin website has a cool feature. You can search the 1000 most popular names by decade starting in 1890. Its got a lot of great names that are common but not crazy weird. Just click on the link I noted in sources and scroll to the bottom and look on the right.
Congrats on the baby!

Answer 3

Everette
(My Grandfather's Middle name - I always thought it was very Sophisticated ) Arthur & Everette compliment each other too
Its not too Common & its quite classic



Oscar

I think that sounds great with Arthur
Arthur & Oscar - thats so CUTE
I knew a little baby boy named Oscar & he was Soooooooooo Adorable - had the cutest fat chubby cheeks -LOL

or you could try these



Alexander
Norman
William
Oliver
Gregory
Simon
Arnold

Answer 4

Marcus, Asher, George, Frank, Donovan, Wyat, Henry, Rex, Regis, Xavior

Answer 5

George

Answer 6

What a good question! Love it!

Our sons are named Philip and Conrad. Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek) and Conrad is Teuton and means "Wise Counsel"-- I actually think that Conrad would be a good match with Arthur. Similarly strong-sounding.

Whatever you decide, the child will grow into...

Good luck,

Cynthia (Goddess of the Moon) lol

Answer 7

William, John, Alexander, Henery

Answer 8

William
Philip
Henry
Hugh
Edward
James

Answer 9

Richard Alexander is a strong name and has the royalty background of King Richand the Lionheart.

Answer 10

How about Nathaniel or Nathan. Or maybe Simon. Rupret seems as though it would good nice with Arthur. Arnold? Has an A, and not to commen. I think that would also be good. Eilliot? Leopold? Theodore?

Answer 11

Brock Anthony