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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. Morena45%
  2. Mia45%
  3. Abril51%
  4. Brisa51%
  5. Jazmin52%
  6. Clara55%
  7. Luz57%
  8. Milagros60%
  9. Rocio60%
  10. Candela60%

Love potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Brisa51%
  2. Rocio60%
  3. Angeles60%
  4. Candela60%
  5. Milagros60%
  6. Ludmila61%
  7. Abril61%
  8. Mia62%
  9. Clara63%
  10. Jazmin63%

Professional potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Brisa46%
  2. Abril59%
  3. Rocio60%
  4. Angeles60%
  5. Milagros60%
  6. Candela60%
  7. Mia62%
  8. Morena67%
  9. Victoria70%
  10. Luz71%

Crush potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Morena47%
  2. Mia52%
  3. Brisa55%
  4. Jazmin55%
  5. Abril56%
  6. Clara56%
  7. Luz56%
  8. Ludmila60%
  9. Milagros60%
  10. Candela60%
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