Rory is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “Red king; Celtic origin meaning "red-haired ruler".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Ro. As of 2023, Rory ranks #305 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #305 in 2023.
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ROR-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #305 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Rory means “Red king; Celtic origin meaning "red-haired ruler".” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Rory is pronounced ROR-ee.
Rory is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Rory currently ranks #305 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Rory include Ro.
Middle names that pair well with Rory include Rory Rose, Rory Grace, Rory Marie, Rory Jane.
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