Hector

Steadfast or hold

GenderBoyOriginGreekSay itHEK-terPopularityUncommon
Pronounced HEK-ter

About the name Hector

A stoic hero from the Iliad. It is a name that sounds grounded, brave, and deeply masculine.

Hector has a loyal, protective heart, much like the legendary Trojan hero he's named for.

Fun fact

Hector was the greatest warrior of Troy in Homer's Iliad, prized for defending his city and family above all else.

Nicknames for Hector

HeckTito

Variations

Hektor

Famous people named Hector

  • Hector Elizondo (actor)
  • Hector Bellerin (footballer)

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