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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Eric96%
  3. Martin95%
  4. Bertha94%
  5. Hannah93%
  6. Anna93%
  7. Ann93%
  8. Herman93%
  9. Annie93%
  10. Anne93%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Joy42%
  3. Marvin42%
  4. Kylie42%
  5. Oscar42%
  6. Lily42%
  7. Zoey42%
  8. Randy42%
  9. Cindy42%
  10. Toni42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Joe96%
  2. Regina96%
  3. Harry96%
  4. Christian96%
  5. Norma96%
  6. Joseph96%
  7. Albert96%
  8. Andrew96%
  9. Beverly96%
  10. Herman96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn44%
  2. Melody44%
  3. Dylan44%
  4. Johnny44%
  5. Maya47%
  6. Billie47%
  7. Hailey49%
  8. Jimmy49%
  9. Max49%
  10. Zoey51%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Kristin96%
  2. Henry96%
  3. Elizabeth96%
  4. Eleanor96%
  5. Christina96%
  6. Beth96%
  7. Abraham96%
  8. Sean96%
  9. Shane96%
  10. Bessie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn53%
  2. Heather53%
  3. Clyde54%
  4. Tracy55%
  5. Alexander55%
  6. Jimmy55%
  7. Melody55%
  8. Brandy55%
  9. April56%
  10. Phyllis56%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Clinton88%
  3. Regina87%
  4. Marcus87%
  5. Wayne87%
  6. Hector86%
  7. Marshall86%
  8. Donald85%
  9. Beverly85%
  10. Carl84%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Jimmy42%
  4. Billie42%
  5. Zoey42%
  6. Kylie42%
  7. Charlie42%
  8. Hailey42%
  9. Bonnie42%
  10. Zoe42%
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