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Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the Irish: Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh/Ruaraidh and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. The meaning of the name is "red king", composed of ruadh ("red") and rígh ("king").
Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the Irish: Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scot
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scottish Gaelic Ruaraidh. It means "famous ruler" or "king." The name has a long history, particularly in Ireland and Scotland, associated with ancient kings and chieftains.
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