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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Kenneth94%
  2. Cliff91%
  3. Blane90%
  4. Van90%
  5. Gale90%
  6. Brion89%
  7. Todd88%
  8. Rand88%
  9. Terese88%
  10. Brad88%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton42%
  2. Andree43%
  3. Deidre44%
  4. Janis45%
  5. Teri48%
  6. Terri48%
  7. Theresa48%
  8. Therese48%
  9. Terrie48%
  10. Barbara48%

Love potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Toney85%
  2. Wardell85%
  3. Mikeal83%
  4. Gaylon83%
  5. Timmothy83%
  6. Greggory81%
  7. Carolann81%
  8. Hermelinda81%
  9. Glendora81%
  10. Marybeth81%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Babette42%
  4. Byron42%
  5. Micky42%
  6. Enola42%
  7. Arnell42%
  8. Deidre42%
  9. Drusilla42%
  10. Melody42%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Gwenda82%
  2. Linn81%
  3. Maryellen81%
  4. Linwood81%
  5. Fredia81%
  6. Bernita80%
  7. Dayle80%
  8. Sharyn80%
  9. Diann80%
  10. Deann80%

Bottom 10

  1. Karla42%
  2. Dean42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Vickie42%
  5. Rex42%
  6. Jeanie42%
  7. Rita42%
  8. Roxane42%
  9. Eartha42%
  10. Ike42%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Tammy96%
  2. Leann95%
  3. Luann95%
  4. Darlene95%
  5. Leeann95%
  6. Sheri94%
  7. Cynthia94%
  8. Gale94%
  9. Brad94%
  10. Sherri93%

Bottom 10

  1. John44%
  2. Andree47%
  3. Constance48%
  4. Felton48%
  5. Connie48%
  6. Martha49%
  7. Roberta49%
  8. Karl50%
  9. Barbara51%
  10. Joesph51%
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