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Hero

/ HEER-o /

unisex

Meaning

Brave one; demi-god

Origin

Greek

Hero is a name of Greek origin, famously borne by a priestess of Aphrodite in the legend of 'Hero and Leander'. Despite its modern masculine connotation in English, it was traditionally a female name in Greek mythology and was used by Shakespeare for the gentle heroine in 'Much Ado About Nothing'. In recent years, it has been reclaimed as a bold, empowering unisex choice.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Hero.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENTJ
15.8%
ENFJ
14.1%
ESTP
12.8%
ENTP
11.2%
INTJ
9.4%
INFJ
8.5%
ENFP
7.6%
ESTJ
6.8%
ISTP
5.4%
ISTJ
3.7%
ISFP
2.1%
ESFP
1.4%
INTP
0.8%
ISFJ
0.2%
ESFJ
0.1%
INFP
0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Hero is a 'statement' name. It projects strength and high expectations. While it remains rare, it is favored by artistic and celebrity parents (like Myleene Klass) for its powerful meaning and its distinct, classical pedigree.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

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Hero Fiennes Tiffin

English actor and model known for the After film series (b. 1997)

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Hero

The protagonist of the Greek myth 'Hero and Leander'

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Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin

Full name of the British actor and model (b. 1997)

Sibling Names

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