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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Rivka96%
  2. Berneice96%
  3. Bertha94%
  4. Gisela94%
  5. Hannah93%
  6. Annushka93%
  7. Anna93%
  8. Ann93%
  9. Normy93%
  10. Hannie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Brisa42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Joy42%
  5. Lodi42%
  6. Millz42%
  7. Dais42%
  8. Cyn42%
  9. Scarlie42%
  10. Peri42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Regina96%
  2. Roseann96%
  3. Neta96%
  4. Faty96%
  5. Addi96%
  6. Georgene96%
  7. Rutha96%
  8. Tonya-Bear96%
  9. Doree96%
  10. Norma96%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Heavie42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Zelda42%
  6. Janou42%
  7. Lulu42%
  8. Janis42%
  9. Tequila42%
  10. Caprice42%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Lizbeth96%
  2. Kristin96%
  3. Aretha96%
  4. Mariana96%
  5. Bette96%
  6. Christiana96%
  7. Elizabeth96%
  8. Kristine96%
  9. Adelaida96%
  10. Fatoumata96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha45%
  2. Aja46%
  3. Caprice48%
  4. Tala49%
  5. Starla49%
  6. Heaven49%
  7. Stee49%
  8. Heav49%
  9. Brisa49%
  10. Lulu49%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Pai89%
  3. Alannah89%
  4. Pae89%
  5. Paigey89%
  6. Johannah88%
  7. Regina87%
  8. Fatma86%
  9. Fati86%
  10. Faty86%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie42%
  2. Mags42%
  3. Rihanna42%
  4. Jossie42%
  5. Lulu42%
  6. Kaily42%
  7. Molly42%
  8. Jeannie42%
  9. Dejah42%
  10. Maggs42%
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