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Hecto

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: July 21
Origin: Greek. Meaning: The steadfast.
From the Greek Hektôr, "the steadfast".

Name day for Hecto

July 21

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, July 21.

On birth records, Hecto is rarely written as such: the Hectos are Hectors (52,827 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?

July 21, 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. Maverick42%
  2. Matt42%
  3. Tommy42%
  4. Byron42%
  5. Elan42%
  6. Xan42%
  7. Darel43%
  8. Mathis43%
  9. Alec45%
  10. Tiziano45%

Love potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Xan42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Alec45%
  4. Byron46%
  5. Tommy53%
  6. Ezra55%
  7. Sacha55%
  8. Vasco55%
  9. Eliot56%
  10. Elliot56%

Professional potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Xan48%
  2. Maverick53%
  3. Vasco54%
  4. Alec55%
  5. Daryl56%
  6. Darius57%
  7. Darel58%
  8. Kyle59%
  9. Nader59%
  10. Matt59%

Crush potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Xan42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Tommy42%
  4. Byron46%
  5. Benicio46%
  6. Eddie47%
  7. Eliot48%
  8. Elan48%
  9. Elliot48%
  10. Gian49%
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