Meaning: Returner; one who comes home
The story
A Greek name related to returning. In the Iliad, Nestor is the experienced king of Pylos and a counselor to the Greek allies, giving the name a long epic history.
Nicknames
- Nes
Spellings & variants
- Nestore
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Nestor comes from Greek.
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