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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. Hadi96%
  2. Ez96%
  3. Osman96%
  4. Rock96%
  5. Robb96%
  6. Avrohom96%
  7. Nikolaus96%
  8. Riri96%
  9. Hyrum96%
  10. Brigham96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Jaleel42%
  3. Timmo42%
  4. Tommo42%
  5. Marvin Jr42%
  6. Chancey42%
  7. Babyboy42%
  8. Pab42%
  9. Tylan42%
  10. Ferris42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Joeseph96%
  2. Enos96%
  3. Salman96%
  4. Muhammed96%
  5. Alty96%
  6. Dillard96%
  7. Jedediah96%
  8. Albie96%
  9. Johannes96%
  10. Hermanus96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mav42%
  2. Eltony42%
  3. Mave42%
  4. Dyl44%
  5. J.J44%
  6. Anakin44%
  7. Dylly44%
  8. Sid44%
  9. Dyls44%
  10. Dill44%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Nazir96%
  2. Tite96%
  3. Juanito96%
  4. Crawford96%
  5. Obed96%
  6. Conradino96%
  7. Shanie96%
  8. Oumar96%
  9. Salomon96%
  10. Salva96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Hold45%
  3. Holdy45%
  4. Gaston49%
  5. Sid51%
  6. Mave53%
  7. Mav53%
  8. Cly54%
  9. Hansel54%
  10. Clydey54%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Kennard89%
  2. Wellington89%
  3. Auther89%
  4. Cli88%
  5. Brigham87%
  6. Cus87%
  7. Wayner87%
  8. Dub87%
  9. Robb86%
  10. Marsh86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ferris42%
  2. J.J42%
  3. Fredy42%
  4. Nardo42%
  5. Rudy-Bear42%
  6. Roan42%
  7. Eltony42%
  8. Fox42%
  9. Pablito42%
  10. Cy42%
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