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Hecto

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: July 21
Origin: Greek. Meaning: The steadfast.
From the Greek Hektôr, "the 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 — the steadfast, and shares its name day, July 21.

On birth records, Hecto is rarely written as such: the Hectos are Hectors (52,827 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?

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

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Estrella42%
  3. Emma43%
  4. Abril44%
  5. Vanessa45%
  6. Paloma45%
  7. Rafaela46%
  8. Tania46%
  9. Carmen47%
  10. Vanesa48%

Love potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Vanesa51%
  3. Carmen52%
  4. Emma53%
  5. Paloma53%
  6. Estrella55%
  7. Vanessa55%
  8. Jennifer57%
  9. Carlota58%
  10. Aroa58%

Professional potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Leonor56%
  3. Aroa58%
  4. Jennifer58%
  5. Diana60%
  6. Aitana60%
  7. Joaquina60%
  8. Rocío60%
  9. Amparo60%
  10. Nuria60%

Crush potential for Hecto

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Estrella45%
  3. Carmen46%
  4. Carlota46%
  5. Abril47%
  6. Susana48%
  7. Emma50%
  8. Ainara50%
  9. Aroa50%
  10. Vanessa52%
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