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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Frederica93%
  2. Helga90%
  3. Georgine86%
  4. Georgeann85%
  5. Kathern85%
  6. Deeann85%
  7. Jacqualine85%
  8. Kelle85%
  9. Jeanmarie85%
  10. Johnetta85%

Bottom 10

  1. Peri42%
  2. Cherrie42%
  3. Marilou42%
  4. Melodee42%
  5. Cherri42%
  6. Merri42%
  7. Mikki42%
  8. Deedee42%
  9. Merrie42%
  10. Suzy42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Georgene96%
  2. Frederica96%
  3. Kathyrn96%
  4. Jeanmarie96%
  5. Georgine96%
  6. Theresia96%
  7. Ruthanne96%
  8. Deeann96%
  9. Georgeann96%
  10. Lorretta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Velvet44%
  2. Deedee47%
  3. Peri50%
  4. Cherri51%
  5. Melodee51%
  6. Cyndi51%
  7. Enola51%
  8. Cherrie51%
  9. Barbie52%
  10. Eartha53%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Jacqualine96%
  2. Hermelinda96%
  3. Kathern96%
  4. Debbra96%
  5. Georgene96%
  6. Sharyl96%
  7. Rosann95%
  8. Nilda95%
  9. Kathlene95%
  10. Georgetta95%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki52%
  2. Dreama57%
  3. Peri58%
  4. Enola58%
  5. Ranae61%
  6. Trudie61%
  7. Liane61%
  8. Tari62%
  9. Jacki62%
  10. Suzy62%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Deeann83%
  2. Janise83%
  3. Eilene83%
  4. Janetta83%
  5. Kathyrn83%
  6. Regena83%
  7. Phyliss83%
  8. Pamella83%
  9. Jacquelyne83%
  10. Georgeann83%

Bottom 10

  1. Perri42%
  2. Deedee42%
  3. Cyndi42%
  4. Mikki42%
  5. Barbie42%
  6. Merri42%
  7. Merrie42%
  8. Peri42%
  9. Pandora45%
  10. Melodee45%
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