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Hecto

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 9
Origin: Greek. Meaning: The steadfast.
From the Greek Hektôr, "the steadfast".

Name day for Hecto

October 9

Why this day? Hecto is a short form of Hector, and shares its name day.

Hecto is celebrated in the United States and Spain on July 21; Argentina on October 9.

The story of the name Hecto

Hecto is a short form of Hector. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — the steadfast, and shares its name day, October 9.

On birth records, Hecto is rarely written as such: the Hectos are Hectors (497,279 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hector page.

Frequently asked questions about Hecto

What does Hecto mean?

Hecto is a short form of Hector, which means the steadfast.

When is Hecto's name day?

October 9, together with Hector: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hecto a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Hector.

Hecto's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Oscar42%
  2. Felix46%
  3. Enrique47%
  4. Carmen47%
  5. Stella49%
  6. Pedro49%
  7. Dora50%
  8. Hugo54%
  9. Sara55%
  10. Elena55%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Roque96%
  2. Vicente96%
  3. Hector96%
  4. Norma96%
  5. Nilda95%
  6. Ramona94%
  7. Elba93%
  8. Patricia90%
  9. Isabel89%
  10. Ester89%

Bottom 10

  1. Haydee51%
  2. Carmen52%
  3. Oscar56%
  4. Stella58%
  5. Osvaldo60%
  6. Elsa60%
  7. Dora60%
  8. Elvira61%
  9. Sara63%
  10. Horacio63%

Professional potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor56%
  2. Haydee57%
  3. Osvaldo60%
  4. Maris61%
  5. Gloria67%
  6. Oscar67%
  7. Horacio68%
  8. Angel68%
  9. Nelida70%
  10. Dora70%

Crush potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Dora43%
  2. Carmen46%
  3. Oscar46%
  4. Felix46%
  5. Pedro47%
  6. Susana48%
  7. Stella50%
  8. Enrique52%
  9. Hugo52%
  10. Margarita52%
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