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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Berneice96%
  2. Auther96%
  3. Arvid95%
  4. Gerhard95%
  5. Verner94%
  6. Glenwood94%
  7. Evert94%
  8. Tillman94%
  9. Gerold94%
  10. Godfrey94%

Bottom 10

  1. Eris42%
  2. Curley42%
  3. Armida42%
  4. Leeroy42%
  5. Cipriano42%
  6. Jovita42%
  7. Ozella42%
  8. Tiny42%
  9. Ferrell42%
  10. Pinkie42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Arvid96%
  2. Durward96%
  3. Willene96%
  4. Augustina96%
  5. Clarance96%
  6. Gearld96%
  7. Dillard96%
  8. Jeraldine96%
  9. Norval96%
  10. Loyce96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Tiny44%
  3. Pinkie46%
  4. Fairy47%
  5. Toy48%
  6. Viva49%
  7. Leeroy49%
  8. Fae49%
  9. Armida51%
  10. Jossie51%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Hermon96%
  2. Newell96%
  3. Green96%
  4. Crawford96%
  5. Chesley96%
  6. Heyward96%
  7. Rowland96%
  8. Rudolf96%
  9. Cleta96%
  10. Hildegarde96%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston49%
  2. Vernal53%
  3. Versie54%
  4. Fairy54%
  5. Mcarthur56%
  6. Leeroy56%
  7. Toy56%
  8. Neoma57%
  9. Eris57%
  10. Curley58%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Wellington89%
  2. Auther89%
  3. Arvid86%
  4. Arvil85%
  5. Berneice85%
  6. Murry85%
  7. Judge84%
  8. Gerhard84%
  9. Gerrit84%
  10. Tomasa83%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Jossie42%
  3. Toy42%
  4. Viva42%
  5. Ozella42%
  6. Johny42%
  7. Ferrell42%
  8. Gaston42%
  9. Flo42%
  10. Pinkie42%
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