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Heron

Boy NameAncient Greek Origin

Meaning

Derived from Greek ‘ηρως (heros) meaning "hero". This was the name of a 1st-century Greek inventor (

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Heron and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Heron

Heron Island (Queensland)

Heron Island is a coral cay located near the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern Great Barrier Reef, north-east of Gladstone Park, Queensland, Australia, and north-north-west of the state capital.

LeadershipSuccess

Heron Books

Heron Books is an American K-12 research company, publishing educational materials, learning guides and books for schools, parents and children.

Heron Island (Maryland)

Heron Island is a sandbar located in the Potomac River east-north-east of Saint Clement's Island in St.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

Heron Corn Mill

The Heron Corn Mill is a working 18th-century water mill on the River Bela at Beetham, Cumbria, England.

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Heron Van Gorden

Heron Ardell "Pink" Van Gorden (October 9, 1926 – May 19, 2016) was an American politician and businessman.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

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Hector

Greek

Both names evoke a sense of heroic stature and are rooted in Greek mythology/history.

Ethan

Hebrew

Ethan means 'strong' or 'enduring,' mirroring the heroic connotations of 'Heron'.

Kenzo

Japanese

Kenzo has a strong, slightly mysterious sound, similar to 'Heron,' and can imply strength and resilience.

Heron in Other Languages

Ancient GreekHero

Greek MythologyHero

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