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Rory

Rory is a gender-neutral baby name of Irish origin. Rory is an Anglicized name derived from the Irish word ruadh, meaning “red,” and the Old Irish name Ruaidhrí, meaning “red king.” History buffs will recognize Rory or Ruaidhrí as the High King of Ireland in the 1100s who fought and challenged Anglo-Norman invaders. The name Rory is also associated with the baby boy Roger and the baby girl name Lorelai. If you’re a fan of Gilmore Girls’ main character Rory Gilmore, you’ll love that this name is growing far and wide in the United States, England, and Australia. Between Irish royalty and beloved TV characters, baby Rory is sure to be ambitious through all walks of life.
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Meaning

Red king

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Pronunciation

RAWR-ee

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Traits

  • Bold
  • Adventurous
  • Intelligent
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Rory pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its unisex nature. It also makes a strong and striking middle name choice. Culturally, Rory fits in well with Irish or Celtic themed names, adding a touch of history and tradition to the overall name combination.

Bold Adventurous Intelligent Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane

Actor

Born: February 28, 1972 · Syracuse, New York, United States

Portrait of Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy

Golfer

Born: May 4, 1989 · Hollywood, Northern Ireland

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Rory Original form
  • Ruairi Irish
  • Ruaridh Scottish Gaelic
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Hebrew
  • Georgian
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • रोरी (Rori) Hindi
  • 罗里 (Luó lǐ) Mandarin Chinese
  • ロリー (Rorī) Japanese
  • רורי (Ruri) Hebrew
  • რორი (Rori) Georgian
  • 로리 (Lori) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rory

What does Rory mean?
Red king
What is the origin of Rory?
Rory has Irish origins.
Is Rory popular?
Rory has been viewed 180 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Rory?
Similar names include Djuma, Veronica, Nina, Xavi, Kaiden.
How do you pronounce Rory?
Rory is pronounced RAWR-ee.

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