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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. Hector96%
  5. Rock96%
  6. Robb96%
  7. Avrohom96%
  8. Nikolaus96%
  9. Riri96%
  10. Hyrum96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Brisa42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Joy42%
  5. Lodi42%
  6. Millz42%
  7. Dais42%
  8. Cyn42%
  9. Baby42%
  10. Scarlie42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Joe96%
  2. Abram96%
  3. Joeseph96%
  4. Regina96%
  5. Enos96%
  6. Roseann96%
  7. Salman96%
  8. Muhammed96%
  9. Lucien96%
  10. Alty96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Heaven42%
  3. Elon42%
  4. Merlin42%
  5. Freeda42%
  6. Heavie42%
  7. Mav42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Zelda42%
  10. Janou42%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Jovani96%
  2. Yaakov96%
  3. Nazir96%
  4. Lizbeth96%
  5. Kristin96%
  6. Aretha96%
  7. Tite96%
  8. Juanito96%
  9. Mariana96%
  10. Bette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Holden45%
  4. Hold45%
  5. Tosha45%
  6. Holdy45%
  7. Aja46%
  8. Ris47%
  9. Infant47%
  10. Pari47%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Chadwick93%
  2. Warner91%
  3. Kennard89%
  4. Paige89%
  5. Wellington89%
  6. Auther89%
  7. Pai89%
  8. Alannah89%
  9. Pae89%
  10. Princeton89%

Bottom 10

  1. Cle42%
  2. Travon42%
  3. Millie42%
  4. Mags42%
  5. Rihanna42%
  6. Ferris42%
  7. Clio42%
  8. Jossie42%
  9. J.J42%
  10. Lulu42%
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