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Hector
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hector.
Primary meaning
Holding fast; from Greek "hektōr"
Pronunciation: HEK-tor
Profile summary
Trojan prince; hero of Iliad. The current meaning shown for this name is Holding fast; from Greek "hektōr". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HEK-tor. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hector. Hector appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hector is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Holding fast; from Greek "hektōr".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hector is grouped as a nature boy name. Related forms for this profile include Hector. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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