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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

Top 10

  1. Annie93%
  2. Anne93%
  3. Vera92%
  4. Arlette90%
  5. Asiya89%
  6. Zeinab89%
  7. Antonella88%
  8. Beth88%
  9. Astrid87%
  10. Savina86%

Bottom 10

  1. Shira42%
  2. Angy42%
  3. Molly42%
  4. Laya42%
  5. Indiana42%
  6. Dariana42%
  7. Aranza42%
  8. Kylie42%
  9. Frida42%
  10. Naïa42%

Love potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Luna43%
  2. Lila44%
  3. Anaïs45%
  4. Frida46%
  5. Lola46%
  6. Lilith46%
  7. Maya47%
  8. Shira48%
  9. Laya49%
  10. Keily49%

Professional potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Luna50%
  2. Lola50%
  3. Lilya52%
  4. Avril55%
  5. Arya56%
  6. April56%
  7. Zoé57%
  8. Rihanna57%
  9. Kala58%
  10. Keily58%

Crush potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Frida42%
  2. Fanta42%
  3. Molly42%
  4. Scarlett42%
  5. Aranza42%
  6. Arwen42%
  7. Nikole42%
  8. Shira42%
  9. Abby42%
  10. Allegra42%
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