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Ector

Boy Name day: July 21
Ector 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 Ector

July 21

Why this day? Ector is a short form of Hector, and shares its name day.

Ector is celebrated in the United States and Spain on July 21; Argentina on October 9.

The story of the name Ector

Ector 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, Ector is rarely written as such: the Ectors 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 Ector

What does Ector mean?

Ector is a short form of Hector, which means 'Holding fast / steadfast'.

When is Ector's name day?

July 21, together with Hector: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ector 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.

Ector'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 Ector

Top 10

  1. Bertha94%
  2. Hannah93%
  3. Anna93%
  4. Ann93%
  5. Annie93%
  6. Anne93%
  7. Norma93%
  8. Vera92%
  9. Elizabeth88%
  10. Bessie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Joy42%
  3. Kylie42%
  4. Lily42%
  5. Zoey42%
  6. Cindy42%
  7. Toni42%
  8. Molly42%
  9. Maggie42%
  10. Tina42%

Love potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Regina96%
  2. Norma96%
  3. Beverly96%
  4. Tonya96%
  5. Hattie96%
  6. Jeanette96%
  7. Connie96%
  8. Janet96%
  9. Annette96%
  10. Constance96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn44%
  2. Melody44%
  3. Maya47%
  4. Hailey49%
  5. Zoey51%
  6. Maggie51%
  7. Lillie51%
  8. Tina51%
  9. Zoe52%
  10. Savannah53%

Professional potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Kristin96%
  2. Elizabeth96%
  3. Eleanor96%
  4. Christina96%
  5. Beth96%
  6. Bessie96%
  7. Connie96%
  8. Abigail96%
  9. Constance96%
  10. Christine96%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn53%
  2. Heather53%
  3. Melody55%
  4. Brandy55%
  5. April56%
  6. Phyllis56%
  7. Zoe57%
  8. Jennifer58%
  9. Kaylee58%
  10. Ada58%

Crush potential for Ector

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Regina87%
  3. Beverly85%
  4. Bernice84%
  5. Darlene83%
  6. Ana82%
  7. Miriam82%
  8. Annette82%
  9. Patricia81%
  10. Patsy81%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Zoey42%
  3. Kylie42%
  4. Hailey42%
  5. Bonnie42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Maggie42%
  8. Savannah42%
  9. Toni42%
  10. Lily42%
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