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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. Rivka96%
  2. Aniya93%
  3. Annika93%
  4. Alfreda92%
  5. Arlette90%
  6. Roma90%
  7. Orpha90%
  8. Arline90%
  9. Monika90%
  10. Marta90%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Brisa42%
  3. Anais42%
  4. Edie42%
  5. Jazlyn42%
  6. Unique42%
  7. Star42%
  8. Kitty42%
  9. Rihanna42%
  10. Zola42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Roseann96%
  2. Margarett96%
  3. Reta96%
  4. Collette96%
  5. Verda96%
  6. Concetta96%
  7. Maryellen96%
  8. Diann96%
  9. Josette96%
  10. Earlene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Zelda42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Ouida42%
  5. Malaysia43%
  6. Miley44%
  7. Edie44%
  8. Caryl44%
  9. Coraline45%
  10. Anais45%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Aretha96%
  2. Christiana96%
  3. Stefani96%
  4. Katalina96%
  5. Ivonne96%
  6. Lupita96%
  7. Amina96%
  8. Mariel96%
  9. Albertha96%
  10. Malka96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha45%
  2. Aja46%
  3. Starla49%
  4. Brisa49%
  5. Lulu49%
  6. Deidre52%
  7. Gay52%
  8. Letha53%
  9. Ciera53%
  10. Maranda54%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Alannah89%
  2. Teressa84%
  3. Berenice84%
  4. Earlene84%
  5. Lorri84%
  6. Luann83%
  7. Maryellen83%
  8. Vanesa83%
  9. Arleen83%
  10. Maryanne83%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Thalia42%
  4. Nanette42%
  5. Dolly42%
  6. Macey42%
  7. Lolita42%
  8. Zelda42%
  9. Kaylie42%
  10. Cali42%
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