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Ector

Boy Name day: July 21
Ector is a short form of Hector: on birth records it is written Hector (104,854 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Hector page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: 'Holding fast / steadfast'.
From Greek Hektor, related to 'ekhein', 'to hold, to restrain', hence 'steadfast'.

Name day for Ector

July 21

Why this day? Ector is a short form of Hector, and shares its name day.

Ector is celebrated in the United States and Spain on July 21; Argentina on October 9.

The story of the name Ector

Ector is a short form of Hector. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — 'Holding fast / steadfast', and shares its name day, July 21.

On birth records, Ector is rarely written as such: the Ectors are Hectors (104,854 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hector page.

Frequently asked questions about Ector

What does Ector mean?

Ector is a short form of Hector, which means 'Holding fast / steadfast'.

When is Ector's name day?

July 21, together with Hector: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ector 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.

Ector'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 Ector

Top 10

  1. Tomas95%
  2. Cristian93%
  3. Moises92%
  4. Emmanuel90%
  5. Anderson90%
  6. Kaleb90%
  7. Israel88%
  8. Ramiro86%
  9. Erick86%
  10. Leland83%

Bottom 10

  1. Jayson42%
  2. Pablo42%
  3. Cayden43%
  4. Angelo45%
  5. Esteban46%
  6. Enrique47%
  7. Romeo47%
  8. Brendan48%
  9. Pedro49%
  10. Keegan50%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Tomas96%
  2. Cristian96%
  3. Emmanuel96%
  4. Kaleb96%
  5. Dalton93%
  6. Leland93%
  7. Ramiro93%
  8. Anderson91%
  9. Issac91%
  10. Israel91%

Bottom 10

  1. Pablo53%
  2. Romeo54%
  3. Jayson58%
  4. Dante58%
  5. Angelo60%
  6. Cayden62%
  7. Enrique64%
  8. Jonah66%
  9. Esteban66%
  10. Donovan67%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Tomas96%
  2. Emanuel96%
  3. Israel95%
  4. Issac95%
  5. Adan93%
  6. Rocco91%
  7. Moises91%
  8. Erick90%
  9. Andres89%
  10. Armando89%

Bottom 10

  1. Bentley57%
  2. Cesar60%
  3. Tyson62%
  4. Kaden65%
  5. Brody65%
  6. Drake65%
  7. Braden65%
  8. Trey65%
  9. Ty65%
  10. Caden65%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Trenton88%
  2. Emmanuel86%
  3. Cesar84%
  4. Anderson82%
  5. Brock82%
  6. Tomas80%
  7. Erick79%
  8. Ramiro79%
  9. Kaleb78%
  10. Trent78%

Bottom 10

  1. Pablo42%
  2. Angelo47%
  3. Jayson47%
  4. Esteban47%
  5. Mauricio47%
  6. Pedro47%
  7. Brenden50%
  8. Brendan50%
  9. Ernesto50%
  10. Keegan50%
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