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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. Castiel42%
  2. Gaston42%
  3. Felton42%
  4. Neville44%
  5. Finnegan46%
  6. Abdiel47%
  7. Cosmo48%
  8. Abie48%
  9. Bram48%
  10. Ham48%

Love potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Toney85%
  2. Watson85%
  3. Truman85%
  4. Wardell85%
  5. Fonso83%
  6. Alfonso83%
  7. Jhon83%
  8. Rocco83%
  9. Mikeal83%
  10. Gaylon83%

Bottom 10

  1. Karlchen42%
  2. Dyl42%
  3. Brixton42%
  4. Dante42%
  5. Maverick42%
  6. Vanya42%
  7. Elton42%
  8. Dyls42%
  9. Robinson42%
  10. Dill42%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Aman88%
  2. Winfred83%
  3. Baron82%
  4. Eliseo82%
  5. Damir81%
  6. Calum81%
  7. Norwood81%
  8. Arvil81%
  9. Raymon81%
  10. Melton81%

Bottom 10

  1. Shad42%
  2. Ajay42%
  3. Markel42%
  4. Jarren42%
  5. Cannon42%
  6. Ax42%
  7. Leonel42%
  8. Aedan42%
  9. Jad42%
  10. Luther42%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Marq96%
  2. Grayson96%
  3. Marquis96%
  4. Darin96%
  5. Adonis96%
  6. Race96%
  7. Blake96%
  8. Leroy96%
  9. Beckham95%
  10. Branden94%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Herbert43%
  3. Herberto43%
  4. Herby43%
  5. Jock44%
  6. Shaughn44%
  7. Shawn44%
  8. Johno44%
  9. Shawny44%
  10. Sean44%
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