Hercule -

The name originates from , the Roman adaptation of the Greek hero Heracles .

Perhaps the most famous "Hercule" in modern culture is , the fictional Belgian private detective created by Agatha Christie in 1916. Hercule

: Poirot is famously obsessive. He refuses to eat irregularly sized bread or eggs of different sizes and shapes, and he considers decaffeinated coffee an "abomination". The name originates from , the Roman adaptation

: Christie intentionally chose the grand name "Hercules" (later shortened to the French "Hercule") to contrast with his small physical stature—he stands at just 5 feet 4 inches. The name originates from