Hero is a given name of Ancient Greek origin meaning "hero." When occurring in English discussions of classical literature, it is sometimes transliterated as Hērō (Ancient Greek: Ἡρώ). The Ancient Greeks pronounced this name along the lines of /he.

Is hero a boy name?

The name Hero is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "demi-god". Though the mythological Hero was female, this name might prove too big a responsibility for a little guy to shoulder.

What is the name Hero short for?

Hero is a female name from Greek mythology; it comes from “hḗrōs” (ἥρως) meaning “demi-god”. In Latin, the word “heros” was borrowed to mean more specifically a person with superhuman strength and unbreakable courage; one who protects and defends others in a self-sacrificial way.