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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. Rivka96%
  2. Berneice96%
  3. Bertha94%
  4. Gisela94%
  5. Norrie93%
  6. Annie93%
  7. Ann93%
  8. Anne93%
  9. Anouk93%
  10. Annushka93%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonielle42%
  2. Kaylie42%
  3. Cali42%
  4. Summ42%
  5. Lils42%
  6. Raizy42%
  7. Kayou42%
  8. Ginger42%
  9. Sasha42%
  10. Kaylee42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Maryanne96%
  3. Caryn96%
  4. Normy96%
  5. Janet96%
  6. Alberta96%
  7. Gisela96%
  8. Willene96%
  9. Kathyrn96%
  10. Augustina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Zelda42%
  3. Heavie42%
  4. Lulu42%
  5. Lolita42%
  6. Heaven42%
  7. Tequila42%
  8. Caprice42%
  9. Ouida42%
  10. Janis42%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Karoline96%
  2. Kristine96%
  3. Stefani96%
  4. Addie96%
  5. Beth96%
  6. Harriette96%
  7. Abbie96%
  8. Elisabeth96%
  9. Ki96%
  10. Bettie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha45%
  2. Aja46%
  3. Caprice48%
  4. Starla49%
  5. Brisa49%
  6. Stee49%
  7. Misty49%
  8. Mist49%
  9. Heavie49%
  10. Heav49%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Alannah89%
  2. Pae89%
  3. Paigey89%
  4. Pai89%
  5. Paige89%
  6. Johannah88%
  7. Regina87%
  8. Fatima86%
  9. Fatma86%
  10. Fatou86%

Bottom 10

  1. Vanna42%
  2. Zoey42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Frida42%
  5. Pyper42%
  6. Mag42%
  7. Cyndi42%
  8. Lizzie42%
  9. Mills42%
  10. Tiati42%
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