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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. Hector96%
  3. Salman96%
  4. Titus96%
  5. Ector96%
  6. Hussein96%
  7. Robb96%
  8. Hyrum96%
  9. Titor96%
  10. Riri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dill42%
  2. Tonielle42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Kaylie42%
  5. Eris42%
  6. Cali42%
  7. Curley42%
  8. Elmo42%
  9. Robby42%
  10. Summ42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Emmanuel96%
  3. Cli96%
  4. Arvid96%
  5. Elbie96%
  6. Masi96%
  7. Germaine96%
  8. Danial96%
  9. Durward96%
  10. Albert96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Zelda42%
  3. Heavie42%
  4. Lulu42%
  5. Kalei42%
  6. Mave42%
  7. Lolita42%
  8. Maverick42%
  9. Elton42%
  10. Elvis42%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Shmuel96%
  2. Karoline96%
  3. Kristine96%
  4. Hector96%
  5. Noble96%
  6. Rasheed96%
  7. Stefani96%
  8. Addie96%
  9. Nathanial96%
  10. Beth96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Holden45%
  4. Holdy45%
  5. Hold45%
  6. Tosha45%
  7. Aja46%
  8. Paris47%
  9. Infant47%
  10. Ris47%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Chadwick93%
  2. Warner91%
  3. Alannah89%
  4. Pae89%
  5. Paigey89%
  6. Kennard89%
  7. Wellington89%
  8. Pai89%
  9. Auther89%
  10. Princeton89%

Bottom 10

  1. Vanna42%
  2. Zoey42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Franky42%
  5. Salvador42%
  6. Frida42%
  7. Phineas42%
  8. Rudy-Bear42%
  9. Pyper42%
  10. Mag42%
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