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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. Lynn96%
  2. Stephen96%
  3. Steven96%
  4. Lori96%
  5. Leslie96%
  6. Laura96%
  7. Sharon94%
  8. Linda94%
  9. Gregory93%
  10. Cheryl92%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny50%
  2. Jimmy50%
  3. Tommy51%
  4. John53%
  5. Randy58%
  6. Bonnie58%
  7. Jim59%
  8. Toni60%
  9. Joseph60%
  10. Dean60%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Janet89%
  2. Charlene88%
  3. Denise88%
  4. Nancy87%
  5. Penny87%
  6. Tammy86%
  7. Linda85%
  8. Glenda85%
  9. Gloria85%
  10. Renee85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lee42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Johnny44%
  4. Dean50%
  5. Jim50%
  6. Jimmy50%
  7. Wanda50%
  8. Randy51%
  9. Don51%
  10. Jon51%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Constance89%
  2. Connie89%
  3. Philip85%
  4. Phillip85%
  5. Beth84%
  6. Larry83%
  7. Lawrence83%
  8. Carol81%
  9. Debbie81%
  10. Deborah81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janet50%
  2. Jimmy51%
  3. Melody52%
  4. Yvonne53%
  5. Phyllis53%
  6. Randy54%
  7. Terry54%
  8. Johnny54%
  9. Susan55%
  10. Sue55%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Linda92%
  2. Tammy91%
  3. Stephen87%
  4. Sharon87%
  5. Darlene87%
  6. Steven87%
  7. Cheryl87%
  8. Nancy87%
  9. Cynthia87%
  10. Charlene86%

Bottom 10

  1. John44%
  2. Constance48%
  3. Connie48%
  4. Roberta49%
  5. Martha49%
  6. Karl50%
  7. Joseph51%
  8. Barbara52%
  9. Bonnie54%
  10. Don54%
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