Meaning: Holding fast, through Hector
The story
Ettore is the Italian form of Hector. The older Greek hero’s name is associated with holding fast, while the Italian form has its own established naming history.
Nicknames
- Etto
- Tore
Spellings & variants
- Hector
- Hektor
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Ettore comes from Italian.
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