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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Freda88%
  2. Bettie88%
  3. Eugenia88%
  4. Marcella88%
  5. Nettie88%
  6. Antoinette88%
  7. Bettye88%
  8. Bette88%
  9. Alberta87%
  10. Geneva86%

Bottom 10

  1. Rosie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Goldie47%
  5. Dixie47%
  6. Faye52%
  7. Imogene52%
  8. Lottie52%
  9. Carmela54%
  10. Fannie54%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Alberta96%
  2. Harriett96%
  3. Addie96%
  4. Bernadine96%
  5. Harriet96%
  6. Ernestine96%
  7. Nettie96%
  8. Antoinette96%
  9. Henrietta96%
  10. Eugenia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Lizzie49%
  3. Dixie61%
  4. Lottie61%
  5. Elvira61%
  6. Rosie62%
  7. Imogene62%
  8. Faye62%
  9. Sallie63%
  10. Lucile64%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Addie96%
  2. Bettie96%
  3. Bettye96%
  4. Bette96%
  5. Eugenia95%
  6. Essie94%
  7. Cornelia94%
  8. Maryann94%
  9. Flossie94%
  10. Virgie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Ila53%
  3. Opal58%
  4. Lela58%
  5. Elva58%
  6. Rhoda60%
  7. Fern61%
  8. Luella61%
  9. Velma61%
  10. Verna61%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Marcella82%
  2. Mable80%
  3. Bettie78%
  4. Bettye78%
  5. Jeannine78%
  6. Bette78%
  7. Addie78%
  8. Bernadine77%
  9. Beulah77%
  10. Verna76%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Rosie47%
  4. Olive49%
  5. Dixie50%
  6. Eula52%
  7. Goldie52%
  8. Della53%
  9. Adele53%
  10. Elvira54%
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