HECTOR  

Gender: M
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "holds fast"

Popularity in 2008: #181

This name of the noble hero of the Trojan War is used primarily by Latino families these days.

International Variations:
Eachtar (Irish) Ettore (Italian) Heitor (Portuguese) Eachann (Scottish)

Hector is being discussed in our message boards:

• Anyone want to take a look at my boys list?
• i need some Greek baby names! ANY!
• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• Many Multiples BNG
• Paper Doll Names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Hector:

• BRITISH BABY NAMES: I Have A Feeling We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
• HIPPER THAN HIPSTER
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN NAMES: Early Classical Choices
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming