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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. Roosevelt91%
  2. Boyd91%
  3. Grover91%
  4. Hugh90%
  5. Freda88%
  6. Bettie88%
  7. Eugenia88%
  8. Marcella88%
  9. Nettie88%
  10. Antoinette88%

Bottom 10

  1. Rosie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Homer42%
  4. Cleo42%
  5. Lizzie42%
  6. Junior45%
  7. Goldie47%
  8. Bennie47%
  9. Fay47%
  10. Dixie47%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Alberta96%
  2. Harriett96%
  3. Boyd96%
  4. Addie96%
  5. Elbert96%
  6. Bernadine96%
  7. Harriet96%
  8. Ernestine96%
  9. Grover96%
  10. Nettie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Cleo49%
  3. Lizzie49%
  4. Homer52%
  5. Fay54%
  6. Percy56%
  7. Dixie61%
  8. Lottie61%
  9. Elvira61%
  10. Rosie62%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Addie96%
  2. Bettie96%
  3. Conrad96%
  4. Salvatore96%
  5. Louie96%
  6. Bettye96%
  7. Johnie96%
  8. Bette96%
  9. Hugh95%
  10. Eugenia95%

Bottom 10

  1. Fay49%
  2. Lola50%
  3. Ila53%
  4. Merle56%
  5. Opal58%
  6. Lela58%
  7. Elva58%
  8. Rhoda60%
  9. Fern61%
  10. Bert61%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Grover85%
  2. Marcella82%
  3. Roosevelt82%
  4. Delbert82%
  5. Dick82%
  6. Marlin82%
  7. Mable80%
  8. Boyd79%
  9. Bettie78%
  10. Bettye78%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Cleo42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Homer46%
  5. Rosie47%
  6. Morris47%
  7. Olive49%
  8. Junior49%
  9. Fay49%
  10. Dixie50%
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