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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. Rock96%
  2. Lawerence96%
  3. Martin95%
  4. Art95%
  5. Ward95%
  6. Delmas95%
  7. Ann93%
  8. Anne93%
  9. Cleveland93%
  10. Stewart93%

Bottom 10

  1. Robby42%
  2. Rudy42%
  3. Eddy42%
  4. Timmy42%
  5. Peri42%
  6. Lolita42%
  7. Merri42%
  8. Merrie42%
  9. Cindy42%
  10. Cherrie42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Maryanne96%
  3. Dale96%
  4. Janet96%
  5. Sanders96%
  6. Kathyrn96%
  7. Toney96%
  8. Joseph96%
  9. Rogers96%
  10. Authur96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Elvis42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Marilyn44%
  5. Velvet44%
  6. Caryl44%
  7. Johnny44%
  8. Edie44%
  9. Melody44%
  10. Sid44%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Donn96%
  3. Constance96%
  4. Debora96%
  5. Lawrance96%
  6. Georgene96%
  7. Toney96%
  8. Hermelinda96%
  9. Kathern96%
  10. Rock96%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown48%
  2. Sid51%
  3. Gay52%
  4. Deidre52%
  5. Mikki52%
  6. Dee53%
  7. Lolita54%
  8. Jimmy55%
  9. Melody55%
  10. Lenny55%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Kennard89%
  2. Wayne87%
  3. Regina87%
  4. Marshall86%
  5. Doreen85%
  6. Beverly85%
  7. Sanders84%
  8. Charles84%
  9. Williams84%
  10. Lorri84%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi42%
  2. Eddy42%
  3. Mickie42%
  4. Garry42%
  5. Perri42%
  6. Dino42%
  7. Lolita42%
  8. Timmy42%
  9. Elvis42%
  10. Johnny42%
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