Origin and Meaning of Hector

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Hector

Greek

Usage of Hector

French, English, Greek Mythology

Meaning of Hector

The name Hector is a Latinized form of the Greek name Hektor meaning "holding fast".

Famous bearers

In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and one of the greatest fighters in the Trojan War.
A bearer is Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869), a French Romantic composer.

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