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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. Shelia96%
  2. Laurel96%
  3. Ladonna95%
  4. Sheri94%
  5. Marla92%
  6. Tami92%
  7. Marianne91%
  8. Glenna90%
  9. Rosalyn90%
  10. Leann90%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis54%
  2. Jeannie59%
  3. Vicky63%
  4. Roxanne64%
  5. Teri65%
  6. Therese65%
  7. Janie69%
  8. Bernadette69%
  9. Gayle69%
  10. Janette71%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Sheri89%
  2. Janette89%
  3. Ladonna87%
  4. Francine85%
  5. Paulette85%
  6. Leann85%
  7. Rosetta84%
  8. Darla84%
  9. Sherri84%
  10. Bernadette84%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis46%
  2. Vicky56%
  3. Roxanne59%
  4. Dianna61%
  5. Margo62%
  6. Mona62%
  7. Jayne62%
  8. Joni62%
  9. Myra65%
  10. Gwen66%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Betsy84%
  2. Debora82%
  3. Jeri81%
  4. Marianne81%
  5. Sheryl77%
  6. Patti77%
  7. Patty77%
  8. Lucinda77%
  9. Shelia76%
  10. Leann74%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette43%
  2. Janette50%
  3. Bernadette50%
  4. Deloris53%
  5. Tammie54%
  6. Lorie55%
  7. Rosetta55%
  8. Jeanine55%
  9. Jeannie56%
  10. Shelly57%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Sheri95%
  2. Ladonna90%
  3. Tami87%
  4. Leann87%
  5. Marla87%
  6. Shari87%
  7. Sherri86%
  8. Darla86%
  9. Deloris86%
  10. Delia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Jayne55%
  3. Joni55%
  4. Jeannie56%
  5. Trudy57%
  6. Therese59%
  7. Teri59%
  8. Roxanne61%
  9. Margo63%
  10. Janine64%
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