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Hercules' Latin name is not directly borrowed from Greek Heracles but is a modification of the Etruscan name Hercle, which derives from the Greek name via syncope, Heracles translates to "The Glory of Hera". An oath invoking Hercules (Hercle! or Mehercle!) was a common interjection in Classical Latin

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Nicknames for Hercules

Herc
Ule

Meanings and history of the name Hercules

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Famous real-life people named Hercules

Hercules is the Roman name for the mythical Greek demigod Heracles, son of Zeus (the Roman Jupiter) and the mortal Alcmena.

Hercules Mulligan, upping it, loving it. He needs no introduction, when you knock him down he gets the f back up again!

Hercules in song, story & screen

The legend of Hercules has been described in many movie and television adaptations, including several comic series featuring the hero. Hercules has been the hero of both Marvel Comics and DC Comics adventure comic books. In DC, he has often been associated with Wonder Woman. In Marvel, he currently stars in his own ongoing series titled The Incredible Hercules, where he has dealt with Amadeus Cho, The Hulk, The Eternals, and others.
Hercules "Herc" Shipwright - character on John Finnemore's BBC radio comedy 'Cabin Pressure' voiced by Anthony Head.