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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. Rivka96%
  2. Abdul96%
  3. Lawerence96%
  4. Khalid95%
  5. Art95%
  6. Ward95%
  7. Deacon95%
  8. Mose95%
  9. Justus94%
  10. Judson94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylie42%
  2. Cali42%
  3. Elmo42%
  4. Robby42%
  5. Rikki42%
  6. Stormy42%
  7. Kallie42%
  8. Baby42%
  9. Eddy42%
  10. Lolita42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Germaine96%
  2. Danial96%
  3. Norberto96%
  4. Maryanne96%
  5. Caryn96%
  6. Leopoldo96%
  7. Mohammad96%
  8. Garret96%
  9. Wilburn96%
  10. Pierre96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Elton42%
  5. Elvis42%
  6. Ouida42%
  7. Merlin42%
  8. Malaysia43%
  9. Miley44%
  10. Caryl44%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Shmuel96%
  2. Noble96%
  3. Rasheed96%
  4. Stefani96%
  5. Nathanial96%
  6. Broderick96%
  7. Harriette96%
  8. Callum96%
  9. Donn96%
  10. Kamilah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha45%
  2. Aja46%
  3. Infant47%
  4. Unknown48%
  5. Starla49%
  6. Brisa49%
  7. Cale49%
  8. Lulu49%
  9. Waldo49%
  10. Armani50%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Chadwick93%
  2. Warner91%
  3. Alannah89%
  4. Princeton89%
  5. Christen88%
  6. Marcellus86%
  7. Judson85%
  8. Major85%
  9. Abner85%
  10. Maximiliano85%

Bottom 10

  1. Frida42%
  2. Scotty42%
  3. Eddy42%
  4. Harlie42%
  5. Jaylah42%
  6. Sunshine42%
  7. Rikki42%
  8. Kandy42%
  9. Marcello42%
  10. Niki42%
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