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.