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Hecto

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 9
Origin: Greek. Meaning: The steadfast.
From the Greek Hektôr, "the steadfast".

Name day for Hecto

October 9

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 — the steadfast, and shares its name day, October 9.

On birth records, Hecto is rarely written as such: the Hectos are Hectors (497,279 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 the steadfast.

When is Hecto's name day?

October 9, 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.

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Friendship potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Marta90%
  2. Teresa84%

Bottom 10

  1. Teresa84%
  2. Marta90%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Teresa94%
  2. Marta91%

Bottom 10

  1. Marta91%
  2. Teresa94%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Marta94%
  2. Teresa82%

Bottom 10

  1. Teresa82%
  2. Marta94%

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

  1. Marta79%
  2. Teresa77%

Bottom 10

  1. Teresa77%
  2. Marta79%
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