Rory
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| Gender: | male/female | |
| Pronunciation: | ROR-ee, RO-ree | |
| Meaning: | red, rust-colored, ruddy | |
| Related Names: | Aurora, Cory, Maury, Roderick, Roger, Rorey, Rorik, Rorric, Rorry |
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ORIGIN AND HISTORY
The name Rory originates from the Irish “Rua” meaning “red” or “rust-colored”, and "ridh", meaning "King" - thus the two Irish Gaelic words co-join to form "Red King". Rory is also utilized as a version of the name “Roderick” Gaelic forms of Rory include “Ruairidh” and “Ruairf”. Roger is also a variation of the name Rory. Additionally, “Rorik” is a Scandinavian and Slavic version of Rory. Other versions of the name include Rauri, Ruaridh, Ruaidrí and Rauridh. Furthermore, feminine versions of Rory are a shortened version of the female names Aurora or Aurelia.
In the 12th century, the name was borne by the King of Ireland, Rory O'Conor (Ruaidrí mac Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair) .
POPULARITY
According to the 1990 United States Census [1], Rory ranked as the 629th most popular male first name and the 4,026th most popular female first name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names every decade since the 1950’s.
According to the Social Security Administration [1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 900 most popular boy's names every year from 2000 (630th) through 2006 (826th).
United States Popularity of the boy's name Rory in the 21st Century:
- Year: 2006 Rank:826th
- Year: 2005 Rank:716th
- Year: 2004 Rank:721st
- Year: 2003 Rank:643rd
- Year: 2002 Rank:700th
- Year: 2001 Rank:739th
- Year: 2000 Rank:630th
In 2003, Rory ranked as the 987th most popular girl’s name in the United States. [1]
FACTS
- “Rory” is a name given to babies of celebrities Bill Gates, Erroll Flynn, Kit Culkin, Michael Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Zen Gesner. [1]
NAMESAKES
- “Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore,” played by Alexis Bledel, is a character in the television drama “Gilmore Girls.” Alexis Bledel was nominated for several and won multiple awards for her portrayal of “Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore.” [1]
- “Rory” is the name of an indie rock, pop punk band formed in 1998, consisting of members Jeremy Menard, Joe Setzer, Marc Ispass, Jordan Shroyer and Chris Moore. [1]
FAMOUS PERSONS
- Rory Hugh Culkin – Young film and television actor who was working in the business by the age of five and who won a Young Artist Award for “Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor” for his performance in the 2000 movie “You Can Count on Me.” [1]
- Rory Cochrane – Television and film actor who has appeared as Tim Speedle in “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” (2002) “CSI: NY” (2004) and “CSI: Miami" (2004 - 2007). [1]
- Colonel Rory O'Moore – Irishman of noble lineage who was an influential figure in the Irish Rebellion of 1641. [1]
NOTES
OTHER RORY'S
Rory Smith, Rory Johnson, Rory Williams, Rory Jones, Rory Brown, Rory Davis, Rory Miller, Rory Wilson, Rory Moore, Rory Taylor, Rory Abbazio, Rory Abrams, Rory Acquistapace, Rory Adam, Rory Addison, Rory Adney, Rory Ady, Rory Agar, Rory Agnello, Rory Agnes, Rory Ahlquist, Rory Ainsworth, Rory Airheart, Rory Alaniz, Rory Alba, Rory Aarons, Rory Aaronson, Rory Abberton, Rory Abbott, Rory Abegg, Rory Abel, Rory Abernathy, Rory Ackard, Rory Acker, Rory Ackroyd, Rory Acon, Rory Adair, Rory Adams, Rory Adkins, Rory Aguilar, Rory Ahearn, Rory Ahern, Rory Aikens, Rory Aillenga, Rory Aimonetti, Rory Akers, Rory Akersten, Rory Akiona, Rory Alaska, Rory Albanese, More results
Author: Rich Kachold
| Gender | male/female + |
| Length | 4 + |
| Meaning | red, rust-colored, ruddy + |
| Meaningnc | red, rust-colored, ruddy + |
| Name | rory + |
| Origin | Irish + |
| Popularity | 3 + |
| Pronunciation | ROR-ee, RO-ree + |
| Rank in 2000s | 716 + |
| Related | Aurora +, Cory +, Maury +, Roderick +, Roger +, Rorey +, Rorik +, Rorric +, and Rorry + |
