Rory
ROR-ee
Gender-neutral · Irish
Meaning: Red king, of the crimson ruler
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Ruairi
Gender-neutral · Irish · Medium name
- Meaning
- Red king
- Pronunciation
- ROO-ah-ree
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)
Derived from the Gaelic elements ruadh (red) and rígh (king).
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
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Languages in use: Irish, Scottish Gaelic
Commonly used in: Ireland, United Kingdom
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