Hector

Male

Meaning

Anchor, Steadfast

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛktər/

Traits associated with the name Hector:

Dogs named Hector tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hector?

Naming your dog Hector suggests that you are a person who values loyalty, strength, and courage. It also suggests that you are a person who is willing to take on a challenge and is not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

Is Hector a good dog name?

Hector has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Hector isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Hector is found in these categories:

Popularity

  • Hector ranks #1,514 with users of PupNames.com.
  • Hector ranks #1,134 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
  • Hector ranks #1,575 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.

Hector is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

In the past week, Hector was viewed 89 times, and liked 3 times.

Most popular breeds named Hector:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Golden Retriever
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Australian Cattle Dog

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Famous dogs named Hector:

  • comics icon A dog named Hector appeared in the comic book Homeless Hector by Harry Hershfield.
  • film icon A bulldog named Hector played a role in the movie The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries.

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Hector dog name meaning

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Soy muy querido (Latium, Italy)
Smart and brave man.
December 20, 2022 ◆ Translated

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