Hecate Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hecate Name at a Glance

Name	Hecate
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Queen of the Witches.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hecate Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hecate means “'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Queen of the Witches”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hecate Name Origin

Our database records Hecate under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hecate a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hecate is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hecate

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