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Do you like the name Hector?

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fairybeagle · 17/06/2019 14:10

Just that really, what are your opinions please.

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cosytoaster · 17/06/2019 18:25

Have always liked it

justasking111 · 17/06/2019 18:25

Love it, the name of a great hero in Greek tales.

Peachbubble · 17/06/2019 18:20

Love it

ppwonar · 17/06/2019 18:11

Yes!

ZaZathecat · 17/06/2019 18:10

woodhill, the cat or course being ZaZa!

Shockers · 17/06/2019 18:08

I know a small Hector and he’s such a cool kid! He’s endlessly interested in everything around him and is an absolute delight to be around.

So, yes!

BelfortGabbz · 17/06/2019 18:07

I'd HATE to be called Hector.

small2018 · 17/06/2019 18:04

No

Tana433 · 17/06/2019 18:00

Not a particularly nice character but played by the gorgeous Rhys Ifans that I may just have a soft spot for!

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fairybeagle · 17/06/2019 17:50

@Tana433 no! Should I be? A nice character called Hector?

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fairybeagle · 17/06/2019 17:49

@MsTSwift that's intriguing! May I ask what the other boys name is? (They obviously also have my taste in names haha)

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NuffingChora · 17/06/2019 17:15

We loved it, would have been our top choice boy name (had we had another boy!)

Bluerussian · 17/06/2019 17:15

I don't mind the name but wonder what the child would be called for short - Hec I suppose.

Owlbert · 17/06/2019 17:13

I like it!

Fullmoons · 17/06/2019 17:13

The meaning of to hector or hectoring would put me off. Also nickname Heck?!

DoodlySquat · 17/06/2019 17:07

No - the only Hector I know is a bully and workshy

HippyTrails · 17/06/2019 16:19

yes, I rather like it

TatianaLarina · 17/06/2019 16:18

I loved Hector’s House.

TatianaLarina · 17/06/2019 16:18

Love.

Iliad and Eachann.

RuthW · 17/06/2019 16:17

I like it but it reminds me of Hector's house. I'd use it.

woodhill · 17/06/2019 16:15

No, Hector's house with cat and frog - Kiki

User67836 · 17/06/2019 16:12

Love it

growlingbear · 17/06/2019 16:09

The verb 'to hector' is horrible and should put me off, but the only Hector I know is a very cute small boy so it's also endearing.

GreigLaidlawsbarofsoap · 17/06/2019 16:06

I think of Eric Bana in Troy - mmmmm Blush

FogCutter · 17/06/2019 16:03

No, it makes me think of to hector/ hectoring which isn't a nice thing.

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