What origin is the name Hecuba?

Hecuba comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hecuba a popular name?

Hecuba is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Hecuba?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Hecuba — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Hecuba

Q: Is Hecuba a rare name?

Yes. Hecuba does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hecuba

Hecuba

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Hecuba is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name known from mythology as the Queen of Troy and the mother of Paris and Hector. It is often linked to strength and sorrow.".

Parents who choose Hecuba pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "A Greek name known from mythology as the Queen of Troy and the mother of Paris and Hector. It is often linked to strength and sorrow.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name known from mythology as the Queen of Troy and the mother of Paris and Hector. It is often linked to strength and sorrow.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hecuba

Very rare in US records

What does Hecuba mean?

Hecuba is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name known from mythology as the Queen of Troy and the mother of Paris and Hector. It is often linked to strength and sorrow.".

Is Hecuba a rare name?

Yes. Hecuba does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Hecuba

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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