Rory
/rohuhree/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Rory is a English name meaning "red king". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Rory derives from the Irish name Ruaraidh, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ruaidhrí. Ruaidhrí is composed of "ruadh" meaning "red" and "rí" meaning "king".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic rohuhree
IPA ɹoəɹi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as rohuhree. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Rory
- · Rory McIlroy - Golfer
- · Rory Cochrane - Actor
- · Rory Kennedy - Filmmaker
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