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Ory

Unisex Name day: November 4
Ory is a short form of Emory: on birth records it is written Emory (24,305 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Emory page.
Origin: Germanic (via the name Emmerich/Amalric). Meaning: Brave/industrious power, i.e. 'ruler'.
From the Germanic name Amalric/Emmerich, combining 'amal' (work, bravery, effort) with 'ric' (power, ruler), which passed into English as Emery and its variant Emory.

Name day for Ory

November 4

Why this day? Ory is a short form of Emory, and shares its name day.

Ory is celebrated in the United States on November 4.

The story of the name Ory

Ory is a short form of Emory. It keeps its origin (Germanic (via the name Emmerich/Amalric)) and meaning — brave/industrious power, i.e. 'ruler', and shares its name day, November 4.

On birth records, Ory is rarely written as such: the Orys are Emorys (24,305 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Emory page.

Frequently asked questions about Ory

What does Ory mean?

Ory is a short form of Emory, which means brave/industrious power, i.e. 'ruler'.

When is Ory's name day?

November 4, together with Emory: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ory a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Emory.

Ory's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Eliza94%
  2. Eve94%
  3. Lexi93%
  4. Noelle92%
  5. Emilia92%
  6. Adalyn92%
  7. Hadley92%
  8. Adeline92%
  9. Alayna90%
  10. Delilah90%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett55%
  2. Kali58%
  3. Millie61%
  4. Phoebe64%
  5. Nyla64%
  6. Piper64%
  7. Nova64%
  8. Genesis65%
  9. Raelynn65%
  10. Kinsley67%

Love potential for Ory

Bottom 10

  1. Kali46%
  2. Luna47%
  3. Scarlett49%
  4. Iris52%
  5. Aria53%
  6. Willow54%
  7. Aurora58%
  8. Nyla58%
  9. Matilda59%
  10. Genesis60%

Professional potential for Ory

Bottom 10

  1. Luna44%
  2. Kali50%
  3. Nyla55%
  4. Lyla55%
  5. Nola55%
  6. Adalynn55%
  7. Willow55%
  8. Paisley55%
  9. Colette56%
  10. Ryleigh58%

Crush potential for Ory

Bottom 10

  1. Gianna55%
  2. Scarlett56%
  3. Millie56%
  4. Nyla58%
  5. Phoebe60%
  6. Adelaide60%
  7. Kali61%
  8. Piper63%
  9. Matilda63%
  10. Fiona64%
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