What are the most famous Arthurian names?▼
The most famous Arthurian names are Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Lancelot, Gawain, Percival and Tristan. Female names like Elaine, Viviane, Morgan and Nimue are beautiful and lesser used.
Are Arthurian names fashionable?▼
Yes — Arthur has been in the top 5 UK names for years. Tristan, Gawain, Elaine, Guinevere and Viviane are all growing as parents seek names with mythological depth.
What are rare Arthurian girl names?▼
Rare Arthurian girl names include Nimue (Lady of the Lake), Lunete (little moon), Igraine (mother of Arthur), Elaine (lily maid of Astolat) and Viviane — all deeply romantic and rare.
What do Arthurian names mean?▼
Merlin comes from Welsh sea fortress, Guinevere means white shadow or white wave, and Gawain means May hawk. Most Arthurian names have Welsh or Old French roots.