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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

Bottom 10

  1. Iona44%
  2. Erna45%
  3. Winnifred45%
  4. Ione45%
  5. Lulu45%
  6. Floy49%
  7. Margery50%
  8. Dolly50%
  9. Ofelia50%
  10. Melvina51%

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Jaunita42%
  2. Ione42%
  3. Novella42%
  4. Sybil42%
  5. Hellen42%
  6. Alyce42%
  7. Rubye42%
  8. Iona42%
  9. Ouida42%
  10. Neva42%

Professional potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Floy42%
  2. Jannie42%
  3. Rubye42%
  4. Carmella42%
  5. Leone42%
  6. Roxie42%
  7. Wilda42%
  8. Leonor42%
  9. Idella43%
  10. Lulu44%

Crush potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie44%
  3. Ione51%
  4. Iona52%
  5. Neva52%
  6. Ouida56%
  7. Lulu56%
  8. Agatha56%
  9. Winnifred57%
  10. Gussie57%
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