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Names That Mean Holding

Updated October 2026

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  • Hector

    Greek

    "holding fast"

    Previously used primarily by Latino families, this name of the great hero of the Trojan War is beginning to be considered more seriously by others seeking noble ancient hero names as well. Currently…

  • Torin

    Irish, Spanish, French

    "little chief, little hill, mound; holding fast; bull"

    Though it has a Scandinavian ring (a la Thorfinn), Torin is in fact a multicultural choice, an occasional feature in the UK Top 1000, and given to around 150 boys in the US each year. Connected to…

  • Torin

    Irish, Spanish, French, English

    "little chief, little hill, mound; holding fast; bull; victory"

    Used predominantly as a masculine name, Torin is nevertheless given to a handful of girls each year in the US. From its Irish origins, it is connected either to the word torran meaning "little hill"…

  • Antioch

    Greek

    "resistant, holding fast"

    The name of the capital city of ancient Syria, an important centre in early Christianity. Its founder Seleucus I Nictor named it after his father, Antiochus. Antiochus was the name of several early…