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Hecto

Boy Name day: July 21
Hecto 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 Hecto

July 21

Why this day? Hecto is a short form of Hector, and shares its name day.

Hecto is celebrated in the United States and Spain on July 21; Argentina on October 9.

The story of the name Hecto

Hecto 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, Hecto is rarely written as such: the Hectos 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 Hecto

What does Hecto mean?

Hecto is a short form of Hector, which means 'Holding fast / steadfast'.

When is Hecto's name day?

July 21, together with Hector: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hecto 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.

Hecto'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 Hecto

Top 10

  1. Herman93%
  2. Harry89%
  3. Henry89%
  4. Harold86%
  5. Bobby86%
  6. Joe85%
  7. Earl85%
  8. Walter84%
  9. Clifford84%
  10. Bernard83%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin42%
  2. Calvin44%
  3. Alvin46%
  4. Leonard53%
  5. Melvin54%
  6. Milton56%
  7. Arthur57%
  8. Lloyd59%
  9. Edwin60%
  10. Lewis60%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Albert96%
  2. Joe96%
  3. Gilbert96%
  4. Clifford96%
  5. Raymond96%
  6. Harry96%
  7. Herman96%
  8. Ray96%
  9. Henry96%
  10. Earl96%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard56%
  2. Marvin60%
  3. Calvin62%
  4. Alvin66%
  5. Lloyd67%
  6. Arthur68%
  7. Edwin70%
  8. Ralph71%
  9. Sam73%
  10. Milton73%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Henry96%
  2. Harry96%
  3. Clarence96%
  4. Jack96%
  5. Louis96%
  6. Herman95%
  7. Bobby92%
  8. Bernard92%
  9. Harold90%
  10. Frank90%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde54%
  2. Marvin63%
  3. Donald66%
  4. Alvin67%
  5. Melvin67%
  6. Floyd68%
  7. Warren68%
  8. Calvin69%
  9. Ralph69%
  10. Milton70%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Donald85%
  2. Clifford80%
  3. Harold79%
  4. Earl76%
  5. Clyde76%
  6. Warren76%
  7. Leroy75%
  8. Gerald75%
  9. Chester75%
  10. Walter75%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Maurice47%
  3. Alvin47%
  4. Marvin47%
  5. Edwin49%
  6. Calvin49%
  7. Eugene50%
  8. Gene50%
  9. Arthur51%
  10. Leon51%
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