Hector?

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Dh and me cannot agree on a boys name. He suggested Hector last night. I'm not crazy on it but think it will grow on me as I don't dislike it either.

What do others think of it? I need a bit more conviencing.

I don't like it. As others have said, it will be a name that will evoke the same reactions as marmite - either love or hate. Which category would your son fall into? I think it sounds very old fashioned and, to be honest, just reminds me of the Columbian guy with the chain saw in Scarface.

I could never call a child a name that means bully/tormentor. How could you justify that to him as he grows up...?

Hector Heathcoat! Anyone remember that? I do t really like it to be Honest, Harry is popular because it's a lot nicer. Go with Harry xx

LOVE Hector!!

we are also considering Hector and according to my baby names book it means to "hold fast" which isn't a bad meaning! Not sure what it would be shortened to other than Hec?

My son's name is Hector (but we are French, not British and it is not very common in France either). It is well understood everywhere, people remember it and usually comment positively on it. We chose it while thinking about the composer Berlioz and for all the positive qualities of the Greek hero (honest, faithful, etc....).

Awful meaning, sorry. I guess in french it might be fine as 'hectorer' probably has no meaning in French .

I'm not keen on Hector, mainly because of the unfortunate meaning. A hector is a bully/tormentor, so not a great name for your lovely son.

(I had not realised that to harry means to plunder and doubt many do.. is there a noun form i.e. a harry?)

No, just NO. Heston is nice

Love it :)

Hector is not a noun and I don't think you can use the phrase, 'A Hector is a bully.' TO hector is TO bully, but so what? It's a v traditional name and it sounds and looks good imho. It's a lovely name.

Or Horace - I think Horace is due a revival. Or Terence. Or Atticus. Or Julian.