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Red

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: July 29
Origin: Old Irish or Old English. Meaning: Oak ford or rich spear or prosperity in battle.
From Old Irish "Ath-odhar", translated to "oak ford", or from the elements of Old English associated with Edgar.

Name day for Red

July 29

Why this day? Red is a short form of Adair, and shares its name day.

Red is celebrated in the United States on October 31; Brazil on July 29.

The story of the name Red

Red is a short form of Adair. It keeps its origin (Old Irish or Old English) and meaning — oak ford or rich spear or prosperity in battle, and shares its name day, July 29.

On birth records, Red is rarely written as such: the Reds are Adairs (33,311 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Adair page. Red is also a short form of Jared.

Frequently asked questions about Red

What does Red mean?

Red is a short form of Adair, which means oak ford or rich spear or prosperity in battle.

When is Red's name day?

July 29, together with Adair: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Red a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Adair.

Red's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

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