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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Hector
Greek
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Usage of the Name Hector
French, English, Greek Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Hector
The name Hector is a Latinized form of the Greek name Hektor meaning "holding fast".
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Famous Bearers
In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and one of the greatest fighters in the Trojan War.
Bearers of the name include Hector Boece (1465 - 1536), a Scottish philosopher;
Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869), a French composer;
Hector Laferté (1885 - 1971), a Canadian lawyer and politician;
Hector Marinaro (born 1964), a Canadian footballer.
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