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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

Top 10

  1. Julius87%
  2. Ervin86%
  3. Harlan86%
  4. Doyle80%
  5. Murray80%
  6. Bert80%
  7. Willis80%
  8. Dewey80%
  9. Sylvester79%
  10. Dick79%

Bottom 10

  1. Elbert54%
  2. Buddy55%
  3. Conrad55%
  4. Morris56%
  5. Amos59%
  6. Homer59%
  7. Percy60%
  8. Junior61%
  9. Willard62%
  10. Hugh62%

Love potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Sylvester80%
  2. Louie76%
  3. Bert74%
  4. Julius74%
  5. Willis74%
  6. Mack73%
  7. Jerald73%
  8. Hubert72%
  9. Wilfred72%
  10. Morris72%

Bottom 10

  1. Percy42%
  2. Homer42%
  3. Rufus50%
  4. Amos51%
  5. Virgil53%
  6. Lowell53%
  7. Reuben57%
  8. Will58%
  9. Garland58%
  10. Jess58%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Hubert77%
  2. Loyd76%
  3. Lyle76%
  4. Eldon76%
  5. Alton76%
  6. Delbert72%
  7. Wendell71%
  8. Willard70%
  9. Elbert69%
  10. Hugh69%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Wallace42%
  3. Virgil43%
  4. Dick45%
  5. Dewey45%
  6. Julius46%
  7. Salvatore49%
  8. Jess49%
  9. Rufus49%
  10. Will49%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Dewey87%
  2. Willis85%
  3. Wilson84%
  4. Bert83%
  5. Harlan83%
  6. Salvatore83%
  7. Roosevelt82%
  8. Louie82%
  9. Jess81%
  10. Rufus81%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad47%
  2. Elbert55%
  3. Willard57%
  4. Alton58%
  5. Homer58%
  6. Hubert59%
  7. Morris59%
  8. Hugh59%
  9. Horace62%
  10. Earnest62%
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