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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. Martin95%
  2. Ann93%
  3. Anne93%
  4. Don92%
  5. Mark90%
  6. Connie88%
  7. Constance88%
  8. Gordon88%
  9. Beth88%
  10. Charles88%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Joy42%
  4. Jim42%
  5. Tommy42%
  6. Johnny42%
  7. Melody42%
  8. Tony42%
  9. Toni42%
  10. Bonnie42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Dale96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Joseph96%
  5. Connie96%
  6. Peter96%
  7. Beverly96%
  8. Annette96%
  9. Martin96%
  10. Regina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn44%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Melody44%
  4. Jimmy49%
  5. Carmen52%
  6. Tommy53%
  7. Cindy54%
  8. Jim56%
  9. Curtis57%
  10. Wanda57%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Christine96%
  5. John96%
  6. Martin95%
  7. Anne95%
  8. Ann95%
  9. Larry94%
  10. Deborah94%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy55%
  2. Melody55%
  3. Phyllis56%
  4. Johnny57%
  5. Randy58%
  6. Terry58%
  7. Bonnie59%
  8. Dean61%
  9. Duane61%
  10. Carla61%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Wayne87%
  2. Regina87%
  3. Marshall86%
  4. Beverly85%
  5. Charles84%
  6. Dale84%
  7. Carl84%
  8. Darlene83%
  9. Richard82%
  10. Annette82%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Toni42%
  3. Tommy42%
  4. Jimmy42%
  5. Bonnie42%
  6. Jim43%
  7. Cindy44%
  8. Carmen46%
  9. Eddie47%
  10. Danny47%
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