Hector

Meaning

Hector comes through English from the ancient Greek name Hektōr. In the 1884 excerpt, it is explained as an attribute of Zeus meaning “holding fast,” from a Greek verb glossed as “to have or to hold,” and therefore “defending.” The name’s long-standing association with the Trojan hero Hector also helped cement its sense of steadfast courage and protection.

Origin

Fun fact

One excerpt notes that Italian Ettora is presented as a translation of Hector with the sense “defender.”