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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. Elizabeth88%
  2. Ana88%
  3. Danielle85%
  4. Nicole85%
  5. Katherine84%
  6. Katelyn84%
  7. Caitlin84%
  8. Christina83%
  9. Kristin83%
  10. Andrea79%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy42%
  2. Daisy42%
  3. Molly42%
  4. Vanessa45%
  5. Shelby46%
  6. Crystal48%
  7. Lindsay48%
  8. Jenna48%
  9. Jessica49%
  10. Cassandra50%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Elizabeth94%
  2. Nicole93%
  3. Andrea93%
  4. Kristin91%
  5. Christina91%
  6. Danielle90%
  7. Mariah89%
  8. Bethany87%
  9. Ana87%
  10. Victoria85%

Bottom 10

  1. Crystal53%
  2. Cassandra54%
  3. Vanessa55%
  4. Daisy57%
  5. Brandy58%
  6. Tiffany59%
  7. Lindsay59%
  8. Molly59%
  9. Jessica60%
  10. Whitney60%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Christina96%
  2. Kristin96%
  3. Elizabeth96%
  4. Mariah91%
  5. Nicole89%
  6. Ana85%
  7. Danielle85%
  8. Andrea85%
  9. Sarah84%
  10. Samantha84%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy55%
  2. Kendra61%
  3. Daisy62%
  4. Whitney62%
  5. Lindsay65%
  6. Molly65%
  7. Crystal65%
  8. Shelby65%
  9. Brittany65%
  10. Kelsey66%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Ana82%
  2. Bethany80%
  3. Amanda78%
  4. Elizabeth78%
  5. Kristina76%
  6. Allison76%
  7. Kristin73%
  8. Christina73%
  9. Brooke72%
  10. Caitlin72%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Daisy47%
  3. Shelby48%
  4. Brandy52%
  5. Vanessa52%
  6. Megan52%
  7. Miranda53%
  8. Kendra53%
  9. Cassandra54%
  10. Crystal54%
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