Castor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Castor means "Beaver" or "One who excels". In Greek mythology, Castor was one of the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, the Dioskouroi, who were revered as protectors of sailors.
Scripts(How to write)
Κάστορας (Kástoras)
Κάστωρ(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
KAS-tər(English)
KASS-tor
Popularity
Castor is not a very common name globally, but it has some popularity in countries like France and Sweden.

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Castor Name meanings & History

The name Castor means "Beaver" or "One who excels". In Greek mythology, Castor was one of the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, the Dioskouroi, who were revered as protectors of sailors. Castor is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Castor: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Castor:

C: Curious,Choice,Chatty,Cute,Candid,Copycat,Clever

A: Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

S: Social Standing,Security,Status,Solidity,Sex,Success,Sensuality

T: Testy,Truth,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Tireless,Touchy

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

Castor is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Castor and Pollux were popular characters in Greek mythology. Castor has also been used as a character name in various books and movies, such as Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. Castor Troy is the main antagonist in the movie Face/Off, played by Nicolas Cage.

2.) Castor (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) eager protector

Other Forms: Cass, Caster, Castie


3.) Castor (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) beaver. Astrology: one of the twins in the constellation Gemini. Mythology: one of the patron saints of mariners.

Other Forms: Castar, Caster, Castir, Caston, Kastar, Kaster, Kastor, Kastyr


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