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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.

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Friendship potential for Hecto

Love potential for Hecto

Professional potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer58%
  2. Diana60%
  3. Rocío60%
  4. Vanesa64%
  5. Tania65%
  6. Jessica66%
  7. Mireia68%
  8. Noelia68%
  9. Belen70%
  10. Tamara70%

Crush potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Vanessa52%
  2. Vanesa55%
  3. Tania55%
  4. Sheila59%
  5. Jessica60%
  6. Rocío60%
  7. Sandra61%
  8. Lorena61%
  9. Leticia61%
  10. Laura61%
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