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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. Cecelia96%
  2. Myrna96%
  3. Nell96%
  4. Dorothea95%
  5. Clarice94%
  6. Sondra93%
  7. Lenora93%
  8. Lenore93%
  9. Maude93%
  10. Elnora93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Ruthie58%
  3. Ramona59%
  4. Lizzie63%
  5. Inez64%
  6. Bernadine66%
  7. Rosie67%
  8. Beulah68%
  9. Winnie71%
  10. Alberta71%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Mable92%
  2. Jeannette89%
  3. Nannie87%
  4. Dorothea87%
  5. Myrna85%
  6. Etta82%
  7. Jeannine82%
  8. Susie82%
  9. Estelle82%
  10. Blanche81%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Alberta59%
  3. Lizzie60%
  4. Olga61%
  5. Opal62%
  6. Fern62%
  7. Hilda62%
  8. Iva62%
  9. Elva63%
  10. Inez64%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Addie91%
  2. Lenora85%
  3. Elnora85%
  4. Lenore85%
  5. Bettye84%
  6. Bettie84%
  7. Bette84%
  8. Cornelia81%
  9. Sallie81%
  10. Maryann81%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola47%
  2. Ila47%
  3. Jeannette50%
  4. Opal51%
  5. Lela51%
  6. Elva51%
  7. Beulah52%
  8. Ramona52%
  9. Eula54%
  10. Mable54%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Myrna96%
  2. Mable93%
  3. Lorene91%
  4. Etta90%
  5. Angeline87%
  6. Nannie87%
  7. Rena87%
  8. Susie87%
  9. Maude86%
  10. Essie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez47%
  2. Ramona48%
  3. Ruthie49%
  4. Alberta52%
  5. Lola53%
  6. Iva55%
  7. Lizzie59%
  8. Bernadine59%
  9. Hilda60%
  10. Addie60%
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