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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

Top 10

  1. Anna93%
  2. Vera92%
  3. Aline85%
  4. Laureana83%
  5. Gianna82%
  6. Indira81%
  7. Aisha78%
  8. Sarai78%
  9. Ainhoa77%
  10. Jocelyn77%

Bottom 10

  1. Thiara42%
  2. Indiana42%
  3. Frida42%
  4. Taiana42%
  5. Ailyn42%
  6. Allegra42%
  7. Nina45%
  8. Britany45%
  9. Coral45%
  10. Gina46%

Love potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Dafne42%
  2. Zamira45%
  3. Frida46%
  4. Coral47%
  5. Umma49%
  6. Alfonsina49%
  7. Ailyn51%
  8. Taiana51%
  9. Indiana53%
  10. Bella53%

Professional potential for Hecto

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Aline80%
  2. Sarai78%
  3. Amira76%
  4. Santina75%
  5. Amy75%
  6. Aimara74%
  7. Anna74%
  8. Brigitte74%
  9. Danna73%
  10. Laureana73%

Bottom 10

  1. Frida42%
  2. Taiana42%
  3. Allegra42%
  4. Indiana42%
  5. Dafne42%
  6. Luisiana43%
  7. Coral46%
  8. Ailyn47%
  9. Amelie47%
  10. Thiara48%
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