Hecuba

Female

What does Hecuba mean?

The wife of King Priam of Troy and mother of many of the Trojan heroes.

What's the origin of Hecuba?

Trojan

How is Hecuba pronounced?

hɛkjuːbə

What does it say about you to have a cat named Hecuba?

It suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and mythology. Hecuba was a queen in Greek mythology, and the name is often used in literature and plays.

Is Hecuba a good cat name?

Hecuba has more syllables than most cat names, but if you want to make the name shorter, you can always give your cat a nickname. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Hecuba isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Hecuba is found in these categories:

elegant cat names
elegant

Derived from Greek mythology, suggesting sophistication and regal bearing.

tough cat names
tough

Hecuba was a fierce, resilient queen in Greek mythology.

Popularity

Based on likes, Hecuba ranks #2,471 with users of MeowNames.com.

Hecuba is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hecuba was, over the past 30 days, the 1243rd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hecuba is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Hecuba was viewed 18 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Hecuba:

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Meaning: Protector.
Meaning: Gift of God, blessed one.
Meaning: beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)
Meaning: Royal, powerful, majestic female.
Meaning: (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

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