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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. Lori96%
  2. Laura96%
  3. Sharon94%
  4. Linda94%
  5. Cheryl92%
  6. Joanne90%
  7. Glenda90%
  8. Claudia90%
  9. Ellen89%
  10. Tammy88%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie58%
  2. Toni60%
  3. Connie62%
  4. Constance62%
  5. Cindy63%
  6. Barbara64%
  7. Melody64%
  8. Joy64%
  9. Georgia65%
  10. Teresa65%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Janet89%
  2. Charlene88%
  3. Denise88%
  4. Nancy87%
  5. Penny87%
  6. Tammy86%
  7. Linda85%
  8. Glenda85%
  9. Gloria85%
  10. Renee85%

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda50%
  2. Bonnie52%
  3. Melody55%
  4. Marilyn55%
  5. Barbara58%
  6. Anne60%
  7. Ann60%
  8. Carla61%
  9. Constance61%
  10. Diane61%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Constance89%
  2. Connie89%
  3. Beth84%
  4. Carol81%
  5. Debbie81%
  6. Deborah81%
  7. Debra81%
  8. Marcia81%
  9. Claudia81%
  10. Marsha81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janet50%
  2. Melody52%
  3. Yvonne53%
  4. Phyllis53%
  5. Susan55%
  6. Sue55%
  7. Suzanne55%
  8. Bonnie56%
  9. Renee57%
  10. Carla58%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Linda92%
  2. Tammy91%
  3. Sharon87%
  4. Darlene87%
  5. Cheryl87%
  6. Nancy87%
  7. Cynthia87%
  8. Charlene86%
  9. Sherry85%
  10. Gloria85%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance48%
  2. Connie48%
  3. Roberta49%
  4. Martha49%
  5. Barbara52%
  6. Bonnie54%
  7. Jane55%
  8. Jo55%
  9. Jeanne55%
  10. Janice55%
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