Hercules is a ♂ boy’s name.
Hercules is a Latin variant of the name Herakles, a character from Greek mythology. He was a son of Zeus and Alcmene and the twin brother of Iphicles.
Hercules means “glory of Hera“ (from the goddess “Hera” + ancient Greek “kléos/κλέος” = glory/fame).
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