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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. Berneice96%
  2. Gisela94%
  3. Annushka93%
  4. Normy93%
  5. Hannie93%
  6. Han93%
  7. Anouk93%
  8. Normie93%
  9. Norrie93%
  10. Frederica93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lodi42%
  2. Millz42%
  3. Dais42%
  4. Cyn42%
  5. Scarlie42%
  6. Peri42%
  7. Passion42%
  8. Zo42%
  9. Paisleigh42%
  10. Ozella42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Neta96%
  2. Faty96%
  3. Addi96%
  4. Georgene96%
  5. Rutha96%
  6. Tonya-Bear96%
  7. Doree96%
  8. Frederica96%
  9. Waneta96%
  10. Jetty96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Heavie42%
  3. Janou42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Caprice42%
  6. Heav42%
  7. Louna43%
  8. Luni43%
  9. Calliope43%
  10. Mal44%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Adelaida96%
  2. Fatoumata96%
  3. Khadija96%
  4. Con96%
  5. Jacqualine96%
  6. Abs96%
  7. Kristi-Kris96%
  8. Stasi96%
  9. Hermelinda96%
  10. Babeth96%

Bottom 10

  1. Caprice48%
  2. Tala49%
  3. Stee49%
  4. Heav49%
  5. Heavie49%
  6. Mist49%
  7. Loli50%
  8. Louna50%
  9. Kaili50%
  10. Luni50%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Pai89%
  2. Pae89%
  3. Paigey89%
  4. Johannah88%
  5. Fatma86%
  6. Fati86%
  7. Faty86%
  8. Tima86%
  9. Fatou86%
  10. Bee85%

Bottom 10

  1. Mags42%
  2. Jossie42%
  3. Kaily42%
  4. Dejah42%
  5. Maggs42%
  6. Millz42%
  7. Indie42%
  8. Pyper42%
  9. Tonielle42%
  10. Savi42%
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