The nameNestor
Nestor is a boy's name of Greek origin, that of the wise king of Pylos in the Iliad. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Nestor is linked to the Greek neomai, "to return", hence "he who comes home safely".
Origin
Greek. Nestor is also the butler of Marlinspike Hall in Tintin.
History
Nestor was mostly given in the early 20th century and has been coming back quietly since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nestor
Nestor in France
Nestor was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 565 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Nestor. Half of all babies named Nestor in France were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nestor mean?
Nestor is linked to the Greek neomai, "to return", hence "he who comes home safely".
What is the origin of the name Nestor?
Greek. Nestor is also the butler of Marlinspike Hall in Tintin.
Is Nestor a girl's or a boy's name?
Nestor is a boy's name.