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    Rory | Name Meaning & Origin

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    Origin and Meaning of the Name Rory

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    Gender:

    Both

    Origin:

    Gaelic

    Meaning:

    Red king

    Origin:

    English

    Meaning:

    Red king

    Pronunciation:

    (ROR ee)   [Guide]

    Form of:

    Ruaidhrí

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    Irish Names, Scottish Names, Celtic Names, American Names, English Names, Nicknames or Pet Names

    Used in:

    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    Anglicized form of Ruaidhrí.

    As a girl's name, Rory is a pet form of several names including Aurora or Aurelia.

    Famous male Rorys include comedians Rory Bremner and Rory McGrath, and actors Rory Cochrane and Rory Culkin. Famous female Rorys include Robert Kennedy's daughter and Rory (Lorelai) Gilmore, a character on 'The Gilmore Girls'.

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    Popularity Rank of Rory

    		US top 1000 names since 1880

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    The name meaning of Rory and the name origin of Rory have been reviewed by our name experts.
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