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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. Janine92%
  2. Susanne89%
  3. Betsy88%
  4. Debora87%
  5. Trudy86%
  6. Therese84%
  7. Patti84%
  8. Patty84%
  9. Teri84%
  10. Cathleen84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Vicky44%
  4. Roxanne45%
  5. Belinda48%
  6. Margo49%
  7. Mona50%
  8. Janie52%
  9. Pam52%
  10. Shelley52%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Doreen96%
  2. Bernadette96%
  3. Janette96%
  4. Janine96%
  5. Trudy95%
  6. Therese94%
  7. Jeanine94%
  8. Betsy94%
  9. Teri94%
  10. Susanne92%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Vicky56%
  3. Jeannie56%
  4. Margo57%
  5. Mona58%
  6. Roxanne59%
  7. Shelley62%
  8. Lou62%
  9. Belinda62%
  10. Pam62%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Debora96%
  2. Betsy96%
  3. Susanne95%
  4. Marianne94%
  5. Jeri94%
  6. Polly91%
  7. Patti90%
  8. Patty90%
  9. Jacquelyn89%
  10. Nadine89%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette56%
  2. Tammie58%
  3. Lorie59%
  4. Jeannie60%
  5. Mona61%
  6. Vicky61%
  7. Sherrie61%
  8. Shelly61%
  9. Marla64%
  10. Lou64%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Doreen85%
  2. Patti81%
  3. Patty81%
  4. Debora79%
  5. Tammie78%
  6. Betsy78%
  7. Sheri78%
  8. Therese77%
  9. Teri77%
  10. Bernadette76%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie42%
  3. Roxanne43%
  4. Margo49%
  5. Vicky50%
  6. Gwen51%
  7. Margarita52%
  8. Lou53%
  9. Lorna54%
  10. Janie54%
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