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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:

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Friendship potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Paxton92%
  2. Brantley92%
  3. Jace92%
  4. Cash92%
  5. Lukas91%
  6. Barrett90%
  7. Camden90%
  8. Zander90%
  9. Hudson90%
  10. Myles90%

Love potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Winston80%
  2. Jaxson78%
  3. Paxton78%
  4. Amir76%
  5. Emmett76%
  6. Clark75%
  7. Lukas74%
  8. Cash74%
  9. Jace74%
  10. Kennedy72%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Ximena42%
  3. Aria42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Iris42%
  6. Skye42%
  7. Willow42%
  8. River42%
  9. Eden42%
  10. Aurora42%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Sage77%
  2. Isla73%
  3. Abel73%
  4. Graham72%
  5. Serenity72%
  6. Jude71%
  7. Ellis71%
  8. Adelaide71%
  9. Lane70%
  10. Beau70%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonel42%
  2. King42%
  3. Kameron42%
  4. Rory42%
  5. London42%
  6. Scarlett42%
  7. Amir42%
  8. Nova42%
  9. Ezra42%
  10. Londyn42%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Cash93%
  2. Amir93%
  3. Jace92%
  4. Karter92%
  5. Paxton92%
  6. Valentina91%
  7. Asher91%
  8. Jaxson91%
  9. Beau91%
  10. Hadley89%
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