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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Eric96%
  3. Martin95%
  4. Bertha94%
  5. Annie93%
  6. Ann93%
  7. Herman93%
  8. Anne93%
  9. Christian93%
  10. Anna93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Brandy42%
  3. Daisy42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Molly42%
  6. Marilyn42%
  7. Billie42%
  8. Maggie42%
  9. Hailey42%
  10. Zoey42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Albert96%
  3. Dale96%
  4. Joe96%
  5. Janet96%
  6. Gavin96%
  7. Joseph96%
  8. Hattie96%
  9. Christian96%
  10. Gilbert96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn44%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Dylan44%
  4. Melody44%
  5. Maya47%
  6. Billie47%
  7. Max49%
  8. Hailey49%
  9. Jimmy49%
  10. Zoey51%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Beth96%
  3. Henry96%
  4. Omar96%
  5. Constance96%
  6. Sean96%
  7. Eleanor96%
  8. Abigail96%
  9. Eduardo96%
  10. Christina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn53%
  2. Heather53%
  3. Clyde54%
  4. Brandy55%
  5. Tracy55%
  6. Jimmy55%
  7. Melody55%
  8. Alexander55%
  9. Charlie56%
  10. Phyllis56%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Clinton88%
  3. Wayne87%
  4. Regina87%
  5. Marcus87%
  6. Marshall86%
  7. Hector86%
  8. Donald85%
  9. Beverly85%
  10. Charles84%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoey42%
  2. Molly42%
  3. Johnny42%
  4. Toni42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Leo42%
  7. Hailey42%
  8. Tommy42%
  9. Zoe42%
  10. Jimmy42%
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