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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. Shelia96%
  2. Laurel96%
  3. Ladonna95%
  4. Frankie95%
  5. Sheri94%
  6. Ed94%
  7. Gregg93%
  8. Marla92%
  9. Tami92%
  10. Dewayne92%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy46%
  2. Garry50%
  3. Timmy52%
  4. Rudy53%
  5. Janis54%
  6. Sammy59%
  7. Jeannie59%
  8. Matt60%
  9. Joey60%
  10. Rocky62%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Teddy92%
  2. Sheri89%
  3. Janette89%
  4. Ladonna87%
  5. Francine85%
  6. Paulette85%
  7. Leann85%
  8. Rosetta84%
  9. Darla84%
  10. Sherri84%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis46%
  2. Kurt47%
  3. Guy49%
  4. Byron50%
  5. Matt50%
  6. Van50%
  7. Garry53%
  8. Daryl54%
  9. Jan54%
  10. Randal55%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Betsy84%
  2. Cleveland83%
  3. Carlton82%
  4. Debora82%
  5. Jeri81%
  6. Freddie81%
  7. Loren81%
  8. Marianne81%
  9. Fredrick81%
  10. Pete80%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette43%
  2. Dee47%
  3. Janette50%
  4. Bernadette50%
  5. Deloris53%
  6. Daryl53%
  7. Tammie54%
  8. Rudy55%
  9. Sandy55%
  10. Matt55%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Sheri95%
  2. Ladonna90%
  3. Tami87%
  4. Leann87%
  5. Marla87%
  6. Shari87%
  7. Sherri86%
  8. Darla86%
  9. Deloris86%
  10. Delia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Jayne55%
  3. Kurt55%
  4. Freddy55%
  5. Joni55%
  6. Jeannie56%
  7. Jan57%
  8. Trudy57%
  9. Timmy57%
  10. Marty59%
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