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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. Eric96%
  2. Marc90%
  3. Tonya88%
  4. Erik88%
  5. Andre88%
  6. Katrina84%
  7. Scott81%
  8. Brent81%
  9. Michele80%
  10. Derrick80%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Tracy42%
  3. Nina45%
  4. Tara46%
  5. Mario46%
  6. Gina46%
  7. Melissa46%
  8. Wesley46%
  9. April47%
  10. Stacy50%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Tonya96%
  2. Andre96%
  3. Eric95%
  4. Shane93%
  5. Shawn93%
  6. Rodney92%
  7. Marc91%
  8. Michelle90%
  9. Michele90%
  10. Brent89%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina51%
  2. April53%
  3. Tracy54%
  4. Jennifer57%
  5. Tara58%
  6. Jill58%
  7. Nina58%
  8. Melissa60%
  9. Shannon61%
  10. Gina61%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Shawn96%
  2. Shane96%
  3. Eric95%
  4. Yolanda93%
  5. Erik90%
  6. Tonya89%
  7. Marc86%
  8. Angela85%
  9. Carrie84%
  10. Veronica84%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather53%
  2. Tracy55%
  3. April56%
  4. Shannon56%
  5. Jennifer58%
  6. Chad58%
  7. Stacy61%
  8. Kelly62%
  9. Rodney64%
  10. Dawn64%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Marc82%
  2. Eric82%
  3. Chad80%
  4. Rodney79%
  5. Erik77%
  6. Scott77%
  7. Brent77%
  8. Amy75%
  9. Derrick74%
  10. Michele73%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario44%
  2. Tina45%
  3. Heidi47%
  4. Gina49%
  5. Nina50%
  6. Tracy50%
  7. Tara50%
  8. Wendy51%
  9. Jill51%
  10. Melissa52%
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