US Popularity Rank: 19095

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Loyal; Holding fast

Tried and true, Ettore is a boy’s name of Italian origin, meaning “loyal.” Derived from the Greek word hektor, which means “holding fast,” Ettore is a name of fierce fidelity that may inspire a friend of great faith in your little one. While lovers of Greek legend and lore may find more fancy in Ettore as an Italian translation of Hector, a hero of the Trojan War, Ettore might just make the cut with motorheads, too! In 1881, Ettore Bugatti was born, and only a few decades later, the Bugatti legacy came bursting forth. Parents will love this beautiful name for all its sweet success, delighting as baby Ettore breaks out into the world.