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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
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Friendship potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Karin88%
  2. Bobbi85%
  3. Nikki85%
  4. Kari84%
  5. Trina84%
  6. Tricia84%
  7. Trisha84%
  8. Ingrid83%
  9. Kristie83%
  10. Kristi83%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy42%
  2. Mandy42%
  3. Ginger42%
  4. Angie43%
  5. Lea43%
  6. Shanna43%
  7. Alisa47%
  8. Kimberley48%
  9. Misty48%
  10. Angelique49%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Bobbi94%
  2. Dena93%
  3. Nikki93%
  4. Kristi91%
  5. Kristy91%
  6. Kristine91%
  7. Kristie91%
  8. Tracie90%
  9. Tricia90%
  10. Trisha90%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique46%
  2. Candy48%
  3. Alisa54%
  4. Shanna55%
  5. Lea56%
  6. Jolene56%
  7. Angie57%
  8. Kimberley58%
  9. Ginger59%
  10. Keisha62%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Kristine96%
  2. Kristy96%
  3. Kristi96%
  4. Kristie96%
  5. Aisha96%
  6. Audra93%
  7. Karin90%
  8. Trisha90%
  9. Tricia90%
  10. Nikki89%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty49%
  2. Jolene59%
  3. Candy59%
  4. Keri59%
  5. Angelique61%
  6. Dena61%
  7. Shanna61%
  8. Traci62%
  9. Mandy62%
  10. Yvette63%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Dena85%
  2. Trisha81%
  3. Charity81%
  4. Tracie81%
  5. Tricia81%
  6. Chasity80%
  7. Cherie78%
  8. Karin77%
  9. Rochelle76%
  10. Aimee75%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy42%
  2. Ginger44%
  3. Angie45%
  4. Mandy47%
  5. Alisa51%
  6. Gretchen52%
  7. Greta52%
  8. Lea52%
  9. Shanna52%
  10. Staci53%
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