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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. Cecile96%
  2. Annetta96%
  3. Catharine96%
  4. Lyda95%
  5. Dorthy95%
  6. Marietta95%
  7. Dollie95%
  8. Sharron94%
  9. Nedra93%
  10. Lona93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu53%
  2. Erna55%
  3. Dolly59%
  4. Bertie59%
  5. Berta60%
  6. Petra60%
  7. Manuela60%
  8. Edythe64%
  9. Ouida65%
  10. Floy66%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Lessie92%
  2. Dessie92%
  3. Vergie91%
  4. Oma89%
  5. Mittie88%
  6. Antonette88%
  7. Retha88%
  8. Albertha88%
  9. Margarett88%
  10. Maudie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ouida46%
  2. Lulu50%
  3. Sybil52%
  4. Jaunita52%
  5. Bertie53%
  6. Novella53%
  7. Iona53%
  8. Rubye54%
  9. Erna55%
  10. Edythe55%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Ruthann93%
  2. Aletha88%
  3. Elinor85%
  4. Ima84%
  5. Margarett83%
  6. Roma83%
  7. Catharine82%
  8. Lavonne82%
  9. Millicent81%
  10. Hortense81%

Bottom 10

  1. Idella42%
  2. Tillie43%
  3. Lulu46%
  4. Letha47%
  5. Lessie49%
  6. Linnie50%
  7. Iona50%
  8. Dorcas51%
  9. Birdie51%
  10. Madge51%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Madaline96%
  2. Tillie96%
  3. Dovie92%
  4. Linnie92%
  5. Annetta91%
  6. Leora91%
  7. Lyda91%
  8. Mozelle91%
  9. Antonette91%
  10. Lavinia91%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie44%
  3. Lulu49%
  4. Edythe51%
  5. Jannie55%
  6. Dolly56%
  7. Ima57%
  8. Ouida58%
  9. Gussie58%
  10. Berta60%
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