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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. Fatima92%
  2. Lizbeth88%
  3. Elisabeth88%
  4. Caitlyn84%
  5. Katelynn84%
  6. Mikayla80%
  7. Izabella79%
  8. Clare79%
  9. Natalia79%
  10. Maritza78%

Bottom 10

  1. Abby42%
  2. Heaven42%
  3. Lilly42%
  4. Summer42%
  5. Khloe43%
  6. Esmeralda43%
  7. Cassidy44%
  8. Keira46%
  9. Kayleigh46%
  10. Gracie46%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Fatima96%
  2. Lizbeth94%
  3. Elisabeth94%
  4. Mikayla90%
  5. Maritza89%
  6. Serena85%
  7. Natalia84%
  8. Madeleine83%
  9. Madalyn83%
  10. Ashlyn83%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Lila44%
  3. Lilly49%
  4. Esmeralda51%
  5. Abby53%
  6. Bella53%
  7. Camille54%
  8. Allie54%
  9. Keira55%
  10. Khloe55%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Lizbeth96%
  2. Mariana96%
  3. Abbie96%
  4. Daniela96%
  5. Elisabeth96%
  6. Imani96%
  7. Daniella95%
  8. Fatima94%
  9. Izabella94%
  10. Maritza91%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven49%
  2. Kayleigh55%
  3. Nevaeh55%
  4. Savanna56%
  5. Lilly58%
  6. Ashlynn59%
  7. Cierra59%
  8. Haylee59%
  9. Macy59%
  10. Diamond60%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Fatima86%
  2. Natalia79%
  3. Elisabeth78%
  4. Alaina78%
  5. Lizbeth78%
  6. Aniyah76%
  7. Aileen74%
  8. Mikayla73%
  9. Katelynn72%
  10. Ashlyn72%

Bottom 10

  1. Abby42%
  2. Esmeralda43%
  3. Lila47%
  4. Lilly48%
  5. Cassidy48%
  6. Heaven49%
  7. Summer50%
  8. Allie51%
  9. Khloe52%
  10. Keira53%
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