Origin, Meaning, And History Of Rory
Rory is a popular gender-neutral name with Gaelic origin. It is a common name and is the English version of theScottish GaelicRuairidh and Irish Ruairí/Ruaidhrí. The name carries the meaning ‘red king,’ composed of ruadh, meaning ‘red’ and rígh meaning ‘king.’ The name is used for boys in Ireland and Scotland and is therefore rarely given to girls. An early use of the name was the High King of Ireland in the 1100s who bravely fought Anglo-Norman invaders.
The name has seen increasing use among girls since the 1960s, especially in the US. The name is also used as a nickname for other feminine given names such as Aurora and Lorelai. In English, Rory is pronounced ‘rawr-EE.’ Like all words that end in a vowel, the stress is on the second syllable. The unisex name Rory has several Gaelic, Irish, Scottish, and Scandinavian variations such as Ruaidrí, Rhuairidh, Ruaidhrí, Ruaridh, Ruairdhrí, RhuariRuarídh, Ruarí, Roighrí, Rauridh, Rhuaridh, and Raighrí. Names such as Roderick, Roger, and Ray are also variations of Rory.
This spirited Gaelic name began to gain popularity in the 20th century outside of Ireland and Scotland. The name has remained on the top 1,000 names for girls in the US since the 1990s and remains a popular choice in other English speaking countries such as Australia.
The name has remained prominent in pop culture, thanks to the main characterLorelai Leigh ‘Rory’ Gilmoreof the hit show Gilmore Girls. The name Rory also makes an appearance in the Hunger Games movie series.Rory Flanaganis one of the recurring characters on the hit TV show Glee.Aurora ‘Rory’ Morningstarportrayed by Brianna Hildebrand is the half-angel daughter of Lucifer and Chloe in the popular TV series Lucifer.
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Famous People With The Name Rory
- Rory CalhounAmerican television and film actor, known for his role in ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’
- Rory Daniel McIlroy MBEProfessional golfer from Northern Ireland and the former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking
- Roderick Keith Ogilvy ‘Rory’ BremnerScottish impressionist and comedian, famous for his work in political satire and impressions of British public figures
- Rory Michael KinnearBritish actor of stage and screen, famous for his role Iago in Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ that won him an Olivier award
- William Rory Gallagher爱尔兰米usician, songwriter, and producer who achieved widespread success as a solo artist selling more than 30 million records
Rory On The Popularity Chart
The name Derek has not had a consistent run in terms of popularity and ranking. These charts will help you get a better understanding of its growth over the years.
流行随着时间的推移
The name Rory and its variations were popular in the 1980s. However, the name dropped in popularity for a long time until the 2010s when it slowly picked up. The name reached its peak popularity only in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Rory witnessed a steady decline in ranks from its inception until 2007, following which it saw a rise in its ranking. Take a look at this graph to get a better understanding of the name’s rank over time.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Rory
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Rory?
The name Rory means a person who is a red ruler of people.
2. What is the origin of the name Rory?
Rory has an Irish origin.
