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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. Berneice96%
  2. Bertha94%
  3. Annie93%
  4. Anna93%
  5. Norma93%
  6. Vera92%
  7. Augustina92%
  8. Roma90%
  9. Arline90%
  10. Orpha90%

Bottom 10

  1. Armida42%
  2. Rosie42%
  3. Jovita42%
  4. Ozella42%
  5. Lola42%
  6. Tiny42%
  7. Dolly42%
  8. Lulu42%
  9. Lillie42%
  10. Mae42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Alberta96%
  2. Willene96%
  3. Augustina96%
  4. Earnestine96%
  5. Harriett96%
  6. Roseann96%
  7. Jeraldine96%
  8. Hattie96%
  9. Margarett96%
  10. Gregoria96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Ouida42%
  4. Tiny44%
  5. Lola46%
  6. Pinkie46%
  7. Fairy47%
  8. Jaunita48%
  9. Sybil48%
  10. Viva49%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Addie96%
  2. Harriette96%
  3. Bettie96%
  4. Eleanor96%
  5. Bettye96%
  6. Albertha96%
  7. Margarett96%
  8. Ruthann96%
  9. Cleta96%
  10. Bessie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu49%
  2. Lola50%
  3. Ila53%
  4. Letha53%
  5. Versie54%
  6. Fairy54%
  7. Birdie55%
  8. Leonor56%
  9. Neoma57%
  10. Mazie57%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Berneice85%
  2. Bernice84%
  3. Arleen83%
  4. Tomasa83%
  5. Susann83%
  6. Marcelina83%
  7. Marcella82%
  8. Miriam82%
  9. Roma82%
  10. Melva82%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Jossie42%
  4. Dolly42%
  5. Viva42%
  6. Ozella42%
  7. Flo42%
  8. Pinkie42%
  9. Lola42%
  10. Lulu42%
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