Meaning of name Arthur

The names of some famous persons by the name Arthur (or its variants) are:

Beatrice Arthur, born on 13 May, a famous Comedian. Beatrice Arthur's background: A two-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award winning American comedian, actress and singer. In an ongoing career spanning six decades, Arthur is perhaps best remembered for her trademark role as the title character, Maude Findlay, on the 1970s sitcom Maude, and for playing Dorothy Zbornak, the divorced substitute teacher on The Golden Girls.

Chester Alan Arthur, born on 5 October, a famous Politician. Chester Alan Arthur's background: An American politician who served as the twenty-first President of the United States. Arthur was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the twentieth vice president under James Garfield. While Garfield was mortally wounded by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, he did not die until September 19, at which time Arthur was sworn in as president, serving until March 4, 1885.

Robert Peebles Arthur, born on 5 October, a famous Poet. Robert Peebles Arthur's background: A poet, a novelist, a short story writer, a playwright, a critic, and a professor. He has written and published over twenty books and plays and 1,500 articles on the arts. He remains best known for his book of poems, Hymn to the Chesapeake, the best-selling book in the history of Road Publishers. Eleven of his plays have been pegged 'poem-plays,' a genre possibly created by Arthur. Additionally, Arthur has founded three literary journals: Tidewater Review, BlackWater Review, and The Lady Jane Miscellany (first issue due in 2008).