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Ettore

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-TOH-reh /ɛtˈtoʊ.reɪ/Medium

Meaning: Ettore is the Italian form of Hector, from the Greek Hektor, 'holding fast' or 'steadfast.' Hector is the great Trojan hero of the Iliad. The name carries Italian and classical heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Italian classic: Ettore, the Italian Hector, means 'holding fast; steadfast' (said 'eh-TOH-reh').
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Origin MediumItalian, Greek
MeaningEttore is the Italian form of Hector, from the Greek Hektor, 'holding fast' or 'steadfast.' Hector is the great Trojan hero of the Iliad. The name carries Italian and classical heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12830 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191519112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ettore is the Italian form of Hector, from Greek Hektor, 'holding fast; steadfast,' the Trojan champion of the Iliad. Borne by figures such as designer Ettore Bugatti, it reads as a proud Italian heritage name (said 'eh-TOH-reh').

In the U.S. it is rare, appearing in Italian-heritage families. Rare, classical, and strong.

Did you know? Ettore is the Italian form of Hector — the steadfast Trojan hero of Homer's Iliad — carried by Italian artists and engineers, noted here with its heritage (said 'eh-TOH-reh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ettore — Italian form of Hector; Greek 'holding fast'

Variations

HectorEttorino

Nicknames

EttoEttu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ettore mean?

Ettore is the Italian form of Hector, from the Greek for 'holding fast' or 'steadfast.'

How do you pronounce Ettore?

It's said eh-TOH-reh /ɛtˈtoʊ.reɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Ettore a boy or girl name?

Ettore is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ettore?

Ettore is a rare name in the U.S.

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