- Meaning
- Holding fast
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- Spanish, English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Hector
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Spanish
- Tito
What people expect from a Hector
Hector mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about strength. A name can't give a child strength, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, an athlete.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Hector: name scorecard
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Great choice
Hector
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Holding fast".
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Laham, Koval & Alter (2012)Questions about Hector
What does the name Hector mean?
Hector is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Holding fast".
Is Hector a boy or girl name?
Hector is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hector?
Hector is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in Spanish, English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Hector?
Common nicknames for Hector are Tito.
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