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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

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Alisa42%
  4. Jolene49%
  5. Shanna49%
  6. Misty49%
  7. Meredith50%
  8. Lea50%
  9. Rosalind50%
  10. Angie51%

Professional potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Shauna42%
  2. Raquel42%
  3. Shawna42%
  4. Jodi44%
  5. Ronda46%
  6. Tonia48%
  7. Trina48%
  8. Kari48%
  9. Keisha48%
  10. Meredith49%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Kellie95%
  2. Maribel95%
  3. Cherie94%
  4. Tracie93%
  5. Tonia93%
  6. Kelli91%
  7. Jolene89%
  8. Traci89%
  9. Audra89%
  10. Jenny88%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi49%
  2. Candy64%
  3. Greta64%
  4. Gretchen64%
  5. Staci65%
  6. Stacie65%
  7. Jami65%
  8. Ginger69%
  9. Karin69%
  10. Angie70%
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