The baby name Hektore is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Primary (English): /ˈhɛktər/ (HEK-ter); Variant (closer to original/other languages): /hɛkˈtɔːre/ (hek-TOR-eh).
Hektore is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Hektore is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Primary (English): /ˈhɛktər/ (HEK-ter); Variant (closer to original/other languages): /hɛkˈtɔːre/ (hek-TOR-eh).
Hektore is Greek in Origin.
Hektore is a rare modern variant of Hector, ultimately from Ancient Greek Hektōr, “holder” or “steadfast,” derived from the verb ekhein/echo, “to hold.” The name became emblematic through Hector of Troy, the valorous champion of Homer’s Iliad, then endured in medieval Europe via chivalric lore and the Nine Worthies, later gaining steady use in many languages from the Renaissance onward.
As a spelling, Hektore reflects regional or transliteration-driven preferences aligned with forms like Hektor, and is occasionally encountered in Central and Eastern European records. Closely related variants include Hector (English, French, Portuguese), Héctor (Spanish), Hektor (German, Polish, Slavic), Ettore (Italian), Ektoras (Modern Greek), and Hektoras (Lithuanian); medieval French also preserves Ector in Arthurian tradition. Nicknames range from Heck/Hec to Tor. Meaning across variants consistently emphasizes firmness, reliability, and protective strength - qualities long associated with the Trojan hero.
Hektore is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
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