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Ky

Boy Name day: November 13 In French: Kyle
Ky is a short form of Kyle: on birth records it is written Kyle (490,677 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kyle page. Also a short form of Kylie, Kai, Kylee.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (toponymic). Meaning: Narrow channel or strait.
From Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait', originally a place-name (such as Kyle of Lochalsh) and a Scottish surname before becoming a popular first name in the late 20th century.

Name day for Ky

November 13

Why this day? Ky is a short form of Kyle, and shares its name day.

Ky is celebrated in France on July 8; the United States on November 13.

The story of the name Ky

Ky is a short form of Kyle. It keeps its origin (Scottish Gaelic (toponymic)) and meaning — narrow channel or strait, and shares its name day, November 13.

On birth records, Ky is rarely written as such: the Kys are Kyles (490,677 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kyle page. Ky is also a short form of Kylie, Kai, Kylee.

Frequently asked questions about Ky

What does Ky mean?

Ky is a short form of Kyle, which means narrow channel or strait.

When is Ky's name day?

November 13, together with Kyle: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ky a name in its own right?

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

Ky's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Abraham48%
  2. Juan50%
  3. Joe50%
  4. Jack50%
  5. Shawn50%
  6. Sean50%
  7. Jose50%
  8. Shane50%
  9. Joseph50%
  10. John50%

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Tristan42%
  3. Miles42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Leonard42%
  6. Karl42%
  7. Gabriel47%
  8. Johnny48%
  9. Calvin49%
  10. Milton50%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Jose78%
  2. Joe78%
  3. Joseph78%
  4. Jesus77%
  5. Abraham75%
  6. Chester75%
  7. Shane72%
  8. Sean72%
  9. Jack72%
  10. Shawn72%

Bottom 10

  1. Dean42%
  2. Jackson42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Chase42%
  5. Brian42%
  6. Isaiah42%
  7. Alexander42%
  8. Levi42%
  9. Warren42%
  10. Preston42%

Crush potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert43%
  2. Shawn44%
  3. Sean44%
  4. Juan44%
  5. John44%
  6. Jack44%
  7. Shane44%
  8. Roland47%
  9. Abraham49%
  10. Karl50%
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