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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. Sondra85%
  5. Melba83%
  6. Reba83%
  7. Maryann82%
  8. Merle81%
  9. Doyle80%
  10. Murray80%

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Cleo42%
  2. Percy42%
  3. Fay42%
  4. Homer42%
  5. Lola42%
  6. Lizzie43%
  7. Fern44%
  8. Opal44%
  9. Elva45%
  10. Lottie47%

Professional potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Wallace42%
  3. Iva42%
  4. Virgil43%
  5. Elvira45%
  6. Dick45%
  7. Dewey45%
  8. Sondra46%
  9. Reba46%
  10. Julius46%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Mable93%
  2. Jeannine90%
  3. Melba89%
  4. Etta88%
  5. Rhoda88%
  6. Celia88%
  7. Dewey87%
  8. Sondra86%
  9. Myrna86%
  10. Reba86%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie44%
  2. Conrad47%
  3. Inez47%
  4. Ramona48%
  5. Ruthie49%
  6. Alberta52%
  7. Elbert55%
  8. Willard57%
  9. Elva58%
  10. Alton58%
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