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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. Fletcher95%
  2. Kyle95%
  3. Kade95%
  4. Marquis94%
  5. Parker94%
  6. Blake94%
  7. Brand94%
  8. Landen94%
  9. Park94%
  10. Kenneth94%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley42%
  2. Castiel42%
  3. Arwen42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Ru42%
  6. Gaston42%
  7. Ashely42%
  8. Odie42%
  9. Roo42%
  10. Allyssa42%

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Jordin42%
  2. Auti42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Jime42%
  5. Kehlani42%
  6. Salem42%
  7. Shasta42%
  8. Nix42%
  9. Karlchen42%
  10. Zoya42%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Serena89%
  2. Sere89%
  3. Séni89%
  4. Aman88%
  5. Shalom88%
  6. Tawana86%
  7. Loma86%
  8. Khadijah85%
  9. Serene84%
  10. Oneida84%

Bottom 10

  1. Shad42%
  2. Armida42%
  3. Ajay42%
  4. Markel42%
  5. Jarren42%
  6. Ciarra42%
  7. Zyaire42%
  8. Cannon42%
  9. Ax42%
  10. Leonel42%

Crush potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Herbert43%
  4. Herberto43%
  5. Herby43%
  6. Jock44%
  7. Shaughn44%
  8. Shawn44%
  9. Johno44%
  10. Shawny44%
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