Hero Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hero Name at a Glance

Name	Hero
Meaning	'Much Ado About Nothing' Daughter to Leonato.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hero Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hero means “'Much Ado About Nothing' Daughter to Leonato”. 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.

Hero Name Origin

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

Is Hero a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hero

When considering Hero for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.