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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. Tonya88%
  2. Katrina84%
  3. Michele80%
  4. Michelle80%
  5. Deanna77%
  6. Amy76%
  7. Angela74%
  8. Lisa72%
  9. Tanya71%
  10. Yolanda67%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Nina45%
  3. Gina46%
  4. Melissa46%
  5. Tara46%
  6. April47%
  7. Wendy50%
  8. Jennifer50%
  9. Heidi52%
  10. Jill55%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Tonya96%
  2. Michele90%
  3. Michelle90%
  4. Amy86%
  5. Monica82%
  6. Christy82%
  7. Tanya82%
  8. Katrina80%
  9. Kimberly80%
  10. Angela79%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina51%
  2. April53%
  3. Jennifer57%
  4. Nina58%
  5. Tara58%
  6. Jill58%
  7. Melissa60%
  8. Gina61%
  9. Heidi63%
  10. Melanie64%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Yolanda93%
  2. Tonya89%
  3. Angela85%
  4. Carrie84%
  5. Veronica84%
  6. Katrina83%
  7. Christy83%
  8. Stacey83%
  9. Michelle80%
  10. Michele80%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather53%
  2. April56%
  3. Jennifer58%
  4. Dawn64%
  5. Jill67%
  6. Kimberly69%
  7. Nina69%
  8. Tamara70%
  9. Tina71%
  10. Gina71%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Amy75%
  2. Michele73%
  3. Michelle73%
  4. Kimberly72%
  5. Katrina72%
  6. Monica70%
  7. Tanya70%
  8. Lisa70%
  9. Tonya70%
  10. Heather67%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina45%
  2. Heidi47%
  3. Gina49%
  4. Nina50%
  5. Tara50%
  6. Wendy51%
  7. Jill51%
  8. Melissa52%
  9. Stacey53%
  10. April56%
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