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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. Claude96%
  2. Frank95%
  3. Louis95%
  4. Edward94%
  5. Elmer91%
  6. Lester91%
  7. Cecil89%
  8. Clarence89%
  9. Floyd88%
  10. Leonard86%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack53%
  2. Roland57%
  3. Herbert58%
  4. Arnold59%
  5. Marvin59%
  6. Joe60%
  7. Harold62%
  8. Raymond62%
  9. Ray62%
  10. Calvin63%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Elmer87%
  2. Lester87%
  3. Louis87%
  4. Leon81%
  5. Frank80%
  6. Alfred80%
  7. Clifford79%
  8. Maurice79%
  9. Leroy78%
  10. Claude77%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold45%
  2. Clyde50%
  3. Herbert50%
  4. Harold53%
  5. Roland54%
  6. Francis55%
  7. Calvin56%
  8. Harvey56%
  9. Jack56%
  10. Donald58%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Harry87%
  2. Henry87%
  3. Louis84%
  4. Clarence84%
  5. Chester82%
  6. Fred81%
  7. Leroy81%
  8. Lewis81%
  9. Harold80%
  10. Edward79%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde48%
  2. Maurice55%
  3. Leon55%
  4. George55%
  5. Ralph56%
  6. Elmer57%
  7. Eugene57%
  8. Gene57%
  9. Francis60%
  10. Marvin60%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Cecil82%
  2. Louis82%
  3. Edward81%
  4. Lester81%
  5. Elmer81%
  6. Claude80%
  7. Leroy79%
  8. Frank77%
  9. Chester77%
  10. Floyd77%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert43%
  2. Jack44%
  3. Arnold47%
  4. Roland47%
  5. Joe51%
  6. Harold53%
  7. Harry54%
  8. Henry54%
  9. Herman54%
  10. Albert55%
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