HECTOR

Latinized forma de Griego ‘Εκτωρ (Hektor), which was derived from ‘εκτωρ (hektor) holding fast, ultimately from εχω (echo) meaning to hold, to possess. In Griego legend Hector was one of the Trojan champions who fought against the Greeks. After he killed Achilles friend Patroclus in battle, he was himself brutally slain by Achilles, who proceeded to tie his dead body to a chariot and drag it about. This name also appears in Arthurian legends belonging to King Arthurs foster father.... [more]

“HEK-tər (English), EK-TAWR (French)”