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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. Catharine88%
  2. Arla88%
  3. Leone88%
  4. Sondra85%
  5. Leona85%
  6. Carlota85%
  7. Lera85%
  8. Roxie85%
  9. Golda84%
  10. Reva83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Iona44%
  4. Erna45%
  5. Winnifred45%
  6. Ione45%
  7. Lulu45%
  8. Agnes47%
  9. Inez47%
  10. Hildegarde47%

Love potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Lessie81%
  2. Mable81%
  3. Willene81%
  4. Louvenia81%
  5. Vergie81%
  6. Dessie81%
  7. Susann80%
  8. Oma79%
  9. Rutha79%
  10. Madge78%

Bottom 10

  1. Jaunita42%
  2. Charlsie42%
  3. Blossom42%
  4. Ione42%
  5. Novella42%
  6. Leda42%
  7. Venice42%
  8. Sybil42%
  9. Eudora42%
  10. Fae42%

Professional potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Armida42%
  2. Floy42%
  3. Joan42%
  4. Felipa42%
  5. Jannie42%
  6. Rubye42%
  7. Ada42%
  8. Zetta42%
  9. Jean42%
  10. Carmella42%

Crush potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie44%
  3. Hildegarde47%
  4. Agnes47%
  5. Inez47%
  6. Ramona48%
  7. Ruth49%
  8. Ruthie49%
  9. Ione51%
  10. Iona52%
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