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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. Ann93%
  2. Anne93%
  3. Frederica93%
  4. Alfreda92%
  5. Janine92%
  6. Helga90%
  7. Marta90%
  8. Susanne89%
  9. Earlene88%
  10. Johnna88%

Bottom 10

  1. Peri42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Merri42%
  4. Merrie42%
  5. Cindy42%
  6. Cherrie42%
  7. Pandora42%
  8. Marilyn42%
  9. Joy42%
  10. Melodee42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Maryanne96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Kathyrn96%
  5. Reta96%
  6. Connie96%
  7. Earlene96%
  8. Ruthanne96%
  9. Doreen96%
  10. Suzan96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Marilyn44%
  4. Velvet44%
  5. Caryl44%
  6. Edie44%
  7. Melody44%
  8. Zina46%
  9. Deedee47%
  10. Kitty48%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Debora96%
  4. Georgene96%
  5. Hermelinda96%
  6. Kathern96%
  7. Valorie96%
  8. Betsy96%
  9. Connie96%
  10. Jacqualine96%

Bottom 10

  1. Gay52%
  2. Deidre52%
  3. Mikki52%
  4. Lolita54%
  5. Melody55%
  6. Suzette55%
  7. Georgette56%
  8. Paulette56%
  9. Phyllis56%
  10. Dreama57%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Regina87%
  2. Doreen85%
  3. Beverly85%
  4. Lorri84%
  5. Earlene84%
  6. Teressa84%
  7. Kathyrn83%
  8. Georgeann83%
  9. Pamella83%
  10. Janise83%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi42%
  2. Perri42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Barbie42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Toni42%
  7. Kitty42%
  8. Nanette42%
  9. Merrie42%
  10. Janis42%
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