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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. Hector96%
  2. Hannah93%
  3. Spencer88%
  4. Jacob88%
  5. Adrian87%
  6. Isabel85%
  7. Paige85%
  8. Gavin85%
  9. Jose85%
  10. Kaitlyn84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kylie42%
  2. Oscar42%
  3. Lily42%
  4. Zoey42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Andy42%
  7. Hailey42%
  8. Savannah42%
  9. Dylan42%
  10. Max42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Spencer96%
  3. Gavin96%
  4. Landon96%
  5. Jose96%
  6. Paige95%
  7. Jacob93%
  8. Juan93%
  9. Bailey92%
  10. Faith92%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan44%
  2. Maya47%
  3. Hailey49%
  4. Max49%
  5. Zoey51%
  6. Maggie51%
  7. Zoe52%
  8. Savannah53%
  9. Emma53%
  10. Kaylee54%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Omar96%
  2. Juan96%
  3. Jacob96%
  4. Eduardo96%
  5. Abigail96%
  6. Hector96%
  7. Isaac95%
  8. Hannah95%
  9. Gavin94%
  10. Isabelle94%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn53%
  2. Zoe57%
  3. Kaylee58%
  4. Chase59%
  5. Zoey61%
  6. Jayden61%
  7. Max61%
  8. Destiny62%
  9. Dylan62%
  10. Ian63%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Hector86%
  3. Spencer84%
  4. Cole82%
  5. Preston82%
  6. Grant81%
  7. Addison80%
  8. Landon78%
  9. Grace77%
  10. Clayton77%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoey42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Zoe42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Savannah42%
  7. Lily42%
  8. Ricardo45%
  9. Sabrina45%
  10. Max46%
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