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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:

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Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Titus96%
  2. Tomas95%
  3. Cleveland93%
  4. Stewart93%
  5. Cristian93%
  6. Lincoln92%
  7. Moises92%
  8. Desmond92%
  9. Moses92%
  10. Roosevelt91%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Rudy42%
  3. Timmy42%
  4. Jayson42%
  5. Matt42%
  6. Pablo42%
  7. Chance42%
  8. Salvador42%
  9. Byron42%
  10. Homer42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Emmanuel96%
  2. Cristian96%
  3. Boyd96%
  4. Drew96%
  5. Titus96%
  6. Elbert96%
  7. Stewart96%
  8. Bradford96%
  9. Carlton96%
  10. Grover96%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Alec45%
  3. Byron46%
  4. Salvador52%
  5. Homer52%
  6. Garry53%
  7. Pablo53%
  8. Holden53%
  9. Damon54%
  10. Romeo54%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Conrad96%
  2. Salvatore96%
  3. Louie96%
  4. Solomon96%
  5. Titus96%
  6. Emanuel96%
  7. Shaun96%
  8. Tomas96%
  9. Israel95%
  10. Hugh95%

Bottom 10

  1. Holden45%
  2. Zayden53%
  3. Maverick53%
  4. Sheldon55%
  5. Zander55%
  6. Alec55%
  7. Xander55%
  8. Chance56%
  9. Daryl56%
  10. Bentley57%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Trenton88%
  2. Lincoln86%
  3. Emmanuel86%
  4. Grover85%
  5. Desmond84%
  6. Lane84%
  7. Cesar84%
  8. Titus83%
  9. Carlton83%
  10. Brock82%

Bottom 10

  1. Salvador42%
  2. Garry42%
  3. Finn42%
  4. Timmy42%
  5. Rudy42%
  6. Freddy42%
  7. Maverick42%
  8. Pablo42%
  9. Byron46%
  10. Homer46%
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