Name profile

Hecate

A name meaning "far off".

PronunciationEnglish /ˈhɛk.ə.ti/
Usage languagesGreek Mythology
US rank (2022)#15,306

Meaning and history

The name comes from the Greek Ἑκάτη (Hekate), possibly from ἑκάς (hekas), meaning “far off.” In Greek mythology, Hecate was a goddess associated with witchcraft, crossroads, tombs, demons, and the underworld.

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20222022: 5 births, rank #15,306

In 2022, 5 babies were recorded with the name Hecate, ranking #15,306 among girls.