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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. Tamara90%
  2. Angela90%
  3. Michele89%
  4. Michelle89%
  5. Veronica88%
  6. Carrie88%
  7. Lisa88%
  8. Deanna88%
  9. Kimberly87%
  10. Melinda86%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina56%
  2. Gina65%
  3. Jill66%
  4. Wendy67%
  5. Heidi69%
  6. Nina70%
  7. Melissa71%
  8. Tara72%
  9. April72%
  10. Tonya74%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Christy86%
  2. Kimberly84%
  3. Amy83%
  4. Yolanda83%
  5. Angela83%
  6. Veronica83%
  7. Michele80%
  8. Michelle80%
  9. Monica79%
  10. Stacey79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill44%
  2. Tina51%
  3. April57%
  4. Deanna61%
  5. Gina61%
  6. Tara63%
  7. Heidi67%
  8. Tanya68%
  9. Jennifer68%
  10. Nina69%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Veronica81%
  2. Carrie81%
  3. Yolanda80%
  4. Monica74%
  5. Tanya74%
  6. Deanna71%
  7. Rhonda71%
  8. Melinda71%
  9. Tracey71%
  10. Katrina70%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather49%
  2. Amy53%
  3. April53%
  4. Jennifer55%
  5. Lisa57%
  6. Dawn61%
  7. Jill63%
  8. Melanie63%
  9. Angela63%
  10. Wendy63%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Amy88%
  2. Angela87%
  3. Kimberly86%
  4. Melinda84%
  5. Jennifer83%
  6. Lisa82%
  7. Heather82%
  8. Dawn82%
  9. Christy81%
  10. Veronica81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill55%
  2. Heidi61%
  3. Tina63%
  4. Tonya63%
  5. Tara64%
  6. Wendy65%
  7. Katrina66%
  8. Gina67%
  9. Nina68%
  10. Deanna69%
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