What does Hector mean?
Greek: A Greek name meaning 'holding fast' or 'steadfast'.. Hector is derived from the Greek name 'Hektor', which means to hold fast or to be steadfast. It is a prominent name in Greek mythology.
Is Hector a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Hector in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #118 all-time — about 0.3 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (10 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Hector suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Hector Arrives at Check-In
As Hector arrives for toy time, the other dogs whisper, "He must be famous for holding on to the last squeaky toy!" Little do they know, it's just his steadfast charm that has everyone starstruck!