Ector
EK-tor
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
783
Peak Year
#21 in 1995
First Recorded
1919
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Most famously associated with Sir Ector, the foster father of King Arthur in Arthurian legend; possibly meaning 'holding fast' or 'defending'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Sir Ector
Foster father of King Arthur
Personality Traits
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