Hercules
Colors Related to this Name: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Qualities Related to this Name: Born Leader, Determined
Popularity: This name is unique in the US. Ranking #11195 in 2013 and #5785 in 2014.
Meaning
In English
Origin: From Latin Herculēs, from Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), apparently from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”).
Meaning(s):
-A city in California.
-(astronomy) A crater in the first quadrant on the moon.
-(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.
-(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
In Dutch
Meaning(s):
-(constellation) Hercules
In Latin
Origin: From Ancient Greek Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês), apparently from Ἥρα (Hḗra, “Hera”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”).
Meaning(s):
-(Greek mythology) Heracles, heroic son of Zeus.