- Meaning
- Red king
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Rory
Rory is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Rory: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Rory
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Red king".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Rory
What does the name Rory mean?
Rory is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "Red king".
Is Rory a boy or girl name?
Rory is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Rory?
Rory is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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