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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. Ann93%
  2. Anne93%
  3. Constance88%
  4. Connie88%
  5. Beth88%
  6. Annette87%
  7. Regina86%
  8. Martha85%
  9. Roberta85%
  10. Catherine84%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Joy42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Toni42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Bonnie42%
  7. Georgia46%
  8. Wanda48%
  9. Kathy49%
  10. Sally49%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Regina96%
  2. Beverly96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Janet96%
  5. Annette96%
  6. Constance96%
  7. Martha94%
  8. Roberta94%
  9. Theresa94%
  10. Teresa94%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn44%
  2. Melody44%
  3. Cindy54%
  4. Wanda57%
  5. Bonnie58%
  6. Joy60%
  7. Toni61%
  8. Rita63%
  9. Peggy64%
  10. Georgia64%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Connie96%
  3. Constance96%
  4. Christine96%
  5. Anne95%
  6. Ann95%
  7. Deborah94%
  8. Debra94%
  9. Debbie94%
  10. Maria91%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody55%
  2. Phyllis56%
  3. Bonnie59%
  4. Carla61%
  5. Joy62%
  6. Cindy62%
  7. Peggy64%
  8. Cheryl64%
  9. Tammy64%
  10. Wanda65%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Regina87%
  2. Beverly85%
  3. Darlene83%
  4. Annette82%
  5. Patricia81%
  6. Linda78%
  7. Beth78%
  8. Paula77%
  9. Theresa77%
  10. Terri77%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Toni42%
  3. Cindy44%
  4. Wanda47%
  5. Joy47%
  6. Suzanne48%
  7. Sue48%
  8. Susan48%
  9. Georgia50%
  10. Sally52%
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