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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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Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Hannah93%
  2. Isabel85%
  3. Paige85%
  4. Kaitlyn84%
  5. Isabelle79%
  6. Isabella79%
  7. Jocelyn77%
  8. Abigail76%
  9. Faith74%
  10. Grace73%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Zoey42%
  5. Kylie42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Lily42%
  8. Savannah42%
  9. Sabrina43%
  10. Emma43%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Paige95%
  2. Faith92%
  3. Isabel89%
  4. Jocelyn88%
  5. Hannah86%
  6. Grace83%
  7. Madelyn83%
  8. Addison83%
  9. Madeline81%
  10. Kaitlyn80%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya47%
  2. Hailey49%
  3. Zoey51%
  4. Maggie51%
  5. Zoe52%
  6. Emma53%
  7. Savannah53%
  8. Kaylee54%
  9. Kylie56%
  10. Sabrina57%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Abigail96%
  2. Hannah95%
  3. Isabelle94%
  4. Isabella94%
  5. Gabriella92%
  6. Isabel90%
  7. Sophie87%
  8. Sophia87%
  9. Jocelyn87%
  10. Hope86%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn53%
  2. Zoe57%
  3. Kaylee58%
  4. Zoey61%
  5. Destiny62%
  6. Hailey64%
  7. Sierra66%
  8. Savannah67%
  9. Paige68%
  10. Addison68%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Addison80%
  3. Grace77%
  4. Isabel76%
  5. Hannah74%
  6. Faith73%
  7. Kaitlyn72%
  8. Destiny71%
  9. Jocelyn70%
  10. Isabelle70%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoey42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Zoe42%
  5. Savannah42%
  6. Lily42%
  7. Kylie42%
  8. Sabrina45%
  9. Maya46%
  10. Kaylee47%
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