Country World United States Spain Argentina Language frenitesptde
Names › Hecto

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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Alfreda92%
  2. Marta90%
  3. Earlene88%
  4. Johnna88%
  5. Patrica88%
  6. Caren87%
  7. Valorie85%
  8. Charleen85%
  9. Martina85%
  10. Minerva85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Kitty42%
  3. Nanette42%
  4. Edie42%
  5. Melodie42%
  6. Madonna42%
  7. Zina42%
  8. Merry42%
  9. Cindi43%
  10. Carlotta44%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Maryanne96%
  2. Reta96%
  3. Earlene96%
  4. Suzan96%
  5. Patrica96%
  6. Alfreda96%
  7. Teressa96%
  8. Nan96%
  9. Deann96%
  10. Caren96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Caryl44%
  3. Edie44%
  4. Zina46%
  5. Kitty48%
  6. Melodie51%
  7. Moira53%
  8. Madonna53%
  9. Dorinda54%
  10. Mitzi54%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Valorie96%
  2. Carolann96%
  3. Martina96%
  4. Vikki96%
  5. Alfreda96%
  6. Ernestina96%
  7. Charleen95%
  8. Twyla95%
  9. Johnna95%
  10. Cathrine95%

Bottom 10

  1. Gay52%
  2. Deidre52%
  3. Lolita54%
  4. Suzette55%
  5. Georgette56%
  6. Zina57%
  7. Madonna58%
  8. Melodie59%
  9. Charmaine60%
  10. Nanette60%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Lorri84%
  2. Earlene84%
  3. Teressa84%
  4. Leeann83%
  5. Patrica83%
  6. Dona83%
  7. Luann83%
  8. Maryellen83%
  9. Maryanne83%
  10. Caren81%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Kitty42%
  3. Nanette42%
  4. Zina42%
  5. Edie42%
  6. Madonna43%
  7. Merry44%
  8. Cindi47%
  9. Gayla47%
  10. Mitzi47%
Report an error on this page

A date that doesn't match your usage, a doubtful etymology? Tell us. We check the source and publish the correction — or the reason for the difference, right here.