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Ettore

eh-TOH-reh

Popularity

#12830

rising

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.

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Numerology

1

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

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

CourageousLoyalProtectiveStrong

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