Ettore
eh-TOH-reh
Popularity
#12830
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Italian
Total Births
414
Peak Year
#21 in 1915
First Recorded
1911
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Ettore is the Italian form of Hector, a Greek name meaning 'to hold fast' or 'defend'. It is derived from the Greek name Hektor, made famous by the Trojan War hero.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Ettore Bugatti
Italian-French automobile designer and manufacturer
Ettore Scola
Influential Italian film director and screenwriter
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