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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. Hector96%
  2. Jacob88%
  3. Spencer88%
  4. Adrian87%
  5. Gavin85%
  6. Jose85%
  7. Grant83%
  8. Jesus81%
  9. Isaac81%
  10. Juan79%

Bottom 10

  1. Oscar42%
  2. Max42%
  3. Dylan42%
  4. Andy42%
  5. Ricardo46%
  6. Jayden46%
  7. Diego46%
  8. Nathan50%
  9. Chase52%
  10. Fernando53%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Gavin96%
  2. Landon96%
  3. Spencer96%
  4. Hector96%
  5. Jose96%
  6. Juan93%
  7. Jacob93%
  8. Isaac91%
  9. Grant91%
  10. Adrian89%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan44%
  2. Max49%
  3. Oscar56%
  4. Ricardo62%
  5. Diego63%
  6. Andy63%
  7. Jayden64%
  8. Ian64%
  9. Jeremiah67%
  10. Ivan68%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Omar96%
  3. Eduardo96%
  4. Jacob96%
  5. Juan96%
  6. Isaac95%
  7. Gavin94%
  8. Javier92%
  9. Jesus92%
  10. Antonio92%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase59%
  2. Max61%
  3. Jayden61%
  4. Dylan62%
  5. Ian63%
  6. Cole63%
  7. Preston64%
  8. Jeremiah64%
  9. Brayden65%
  10. Andy67%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Hector86%
  2. Spencer84%
  3. Cole82%
  4. Preston82%
  5. Grant81%
  6. Landon78%
  7. Clayton77%
  8. Jacob76%
  9. Blake75%
  10. Adrian74%

Bottom 10

  1. Ricardo45%
  2. Diego46%
  3. Oscar46%
  4. Max46%
  5. Andy47%
  6. Dylan48%
  7. Edgar50%
  8. Jayden52%
  9. Antonio52%
  10. Aidan55%
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