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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. Leroy90%
  2. Franklin87%
  3. Donald86%
  4. Sidney85%
  5. Leona85%
  6. Warren85%
  7. Edward84%
  8. Fred84%
  9. Eva83%
  10. Maxine83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Agnes47%
  3. Marguerite50%
  4. Joe50%
  5. Jack50%
  6. Margie50%
  7. Margaret50%
  8. Johnnie50%
  9. Mildred52%
  10. Roland53%

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Alice42%
  3. Billie42%
  4. Viola44%
  5. Lillie45%
  6. Ethel45%
  7. Mae46%
  8. Dora47%
  9. Pearl47%
  10. Edith48%

Professional potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Joan42%
  2. Ada42%
  3. Warren42%
  4. Jean42%
  5. Jennie42%
  6. Franklin42%
  7. Maxine43%
  8. Donald43%
  9. Edith44%
  10. Arthur44%

Crush potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert43%
  2. Johnnie44%
  3. Jack44%
  4. Roland47%
  5. Agnes47%
  6. Ruth49%
  7. Joe51%
  8. Harry54%
  9. Henry54%
  10. Herman54%
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