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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. Arwen42%
  2. Ru42%
  3. Roo42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Tut42%
  6. Drea43%
  7. Tequila45%
  8. Janou45%
  9. Pepper46%
  10. Aggie47%

Love potential for Ky

Bottom 10

  1. Auti42%
  2. Jime42%
  3. Shasta42%
  4. Zoya42%
  5. Indie42%
  6. Janou42%
  7. Corissa42%
  8. Yessi42%
  9. Laniya42%
  10. Zulema42%

Professional potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Sere89%
  2. Séni89%
  3. Loma86%
  4. Serene84%
  5. Oneida84%
  6. Temperance83%
  7. Tarra82%
  8. Joce82%
  9. Gwenda82%
  10. Fredia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Armida42%
  2. Ciarra42%
  3. Kerrigan42%
  4. Shaquana42%
  5. Nov42%
  6. Dasha42%
  7. Casy42%
  8. Honesty42%
  9. Tori-Bear42%
  10. Tati42%

Crush potential for Ky

Top 10

  1. Tam96%
  2. Tams96%
  3. Ley96%
  4. Cara-Lou95%
  5. Lene95%
  6. Darl95%
  7. Belita95%
  8. Dar95%
  9. Cintia94%
  10. Cynth94%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen44%
  2. Nénès47%
  3. Zee47%
  4. Hildegarde47%
  5. Nes47%
  6. Aggie47%
  7. Drea47%
  8. Iny47%
  9. Agnou47%
  10. Connie-Bee48%
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