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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. Sofia85%
  2. Harper81%
  3. Lydia79%
  4. Nora79%
  5. Cecilia78%
  6. Cora78%
  7. Lucy77%
  8. Naomi76%
  9. Amelia76%
  10. Sadie72%

Bottom 10

  1. Violet53%
  2. Charlotte61%
  3. Arianna63%
  4. Layla65%
  5. Stella66%
  6. Mia70%
  7. Claire71%
  8. Sadie72%
  9. Ariana72%
  10. Audrey72%

Love potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Sofia67%
  2. Lucy65%
  3. Nora64%
  4. Cora63%
  5. Lydia62%
  6. Claire61%
  7. Cecilia60%
  8. Olivia60%
  9. Amelia59%
  10. Naomi58%

Bottom 10

  1. Violet42%
  2. Layla45%
  3. Charlotte47%
  4. Sadie50%
  5. Ariana51%
  6. Stella52%
  7. Audrey53%
  8. Arianna53%
  9. Harper53%
  10. Mia55%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Claire71%
  2. Amelia69%
  3. Mia67%
  4. Violet66%
  5. Cecilia63%
  6. Audrey59%
  7. Charlotte59%
  8. Layla59%
  9. Nora58%
  10. Lucy56%

Bottom 10

  1. Arianna43%
  2. Harper43%
  3. Sofia46%
  4. Ariana46%
  5. Stella48%
  6. Naomi49%
  7. Cora51%
  8. Lydia53%
  9. Sadie53%
  10. Olivia53%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Sofia91%
  2. Cecilia88%
  3. Lucy88%
  4. Olivia86%
  5. Naomi86%
  6. Lydia86%
  7. Amelia85%
  8. Nora85%
  9. Ariana82%
  10. Harper81%

Bottom 10

  1. Violet60%
  2. Claire72%
  3. Arianna73%
  4. Charlotte73%
  5. Stella75%
  6. Layla76%
  7. Mia77%
  8. Audrey78%
  9. Sadie79%
  10. Cora80%
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