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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. Bertha94%
  2. Annie93%
  3. Ann93%
  4. Anne93%
  5. Anna93%
  6. Norma93%
  7. Hannah93%
  8. Vera92%
  9. Tonya88%
  10. Miriam88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Brandy42%
  3. Daisy42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Molly42%
  6. Marilyn42%
  7. Maggie42%
  8. Hailey42%
  9. Zoey42%
  10. Joy42%

Love potential for Hecto

Top 10

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

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn44%
  2. Melody44%
  3. Maya47%
  4. Hailey49%
  5. Zoey51%
  6. Tina51%
  7. Maggie51%
  8. Lillie51%
  9. Zoe52%
  10. Crystal53%

Professional potential for Hecto

Top 10

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

Bottom 10

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

Crush potential for Hecto

Top 10

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

Bottom 10

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