The name Auther is of English origin and it means "noble" or "strong". It is a variant spelling of the name "Authur", which was derived from the Old German name "Audo" meaning "wealth" or "noble". The name Auther has been used in England since medieval times, but it is not as common as some other names with the same meaning such as Albert or Arnold.
The name Auther is thought to have been brought to England by Germanic settlers during the Anglo-Saxon period. It was also used in Scotland and Ireland, where it may have been introduced by English or Scottish settlers.
There are no notable historical figures named Auther, but the name has been used in literature and popular culture. In the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, there is a character named Auther Waddleworth who is a teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
It appears that the name Auther experienced a significant increase in popularity from the early 1900s to the late 1920s, with peak years being 1916 (37 births) and 1925 (66 births). However, there was a steady decline in its usage thereafter, reaching an all-time low of 5 births in 1989. Overall, from 1880 to 1989, there were a total of 2349 babies named Auther born.