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Rory

/ˈɹɔːɹi/ · name

Meaning

  1. A female given name from Irish.
  2. A diminutive of the male given name Roderick.
  3. A unisex given name.
  4. A diminutive of the female given name Aurora.
  5. Of gaudy, tasteless, or unsubtle colors.
  6. Covered by dew.
  7. A male given name from Irish.

Etymology / origin

Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Ruairidh and Irish Ruairí (“red-haired king”), from Old Irish Ruaidrí (“red king”).

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