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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. Cornell96%
  2. Lorrie96%
  3. Luann93%
  4. Cheryle92%
  5. Curtiss92%
  6. Jacque92%
  7. Karan92%
  8. Lesa92%
  9. Nannette92%
  10. Lanette92%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina50%
  2. Lolita55%
  3. Elvis55%
  4. Dino55%
  5. Eddy55%
  6. Georgette58%
  7. Nanette58%
  8. Lenny59%
  9. Ronny60%
  10. Joesph60%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Mimi96%
  2. Janey94%
  3. Marybeth92%
  4. Romona92%
  5. Marva92%
  6. Carolann91%
  7. Pattie91%
  8. Ginny91%
  9. Patrica90%
  10. Luann90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk43%
  3. Zina46%
  4. Joycelyn48%
  5. Ike48%
  6. Moira48%
  7. Edie48%
  8. Caryl49%
  9. Al50%
  10. Elvis51%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Barton87%
  3. Vikki87%
  4. Lawerence86%
  5. Curtiss85%
  6. Phil85%
  7. Cliff84%
  8. Marta83%
  9. Mimi83%
  10. Rob83%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Georgette42%
  4. Dickie49%
  5. Gay49%
  6. Lolita50%
  7. Berry50%
  8. Lenny51%
  9. Suzette51%
  10. Dannie52%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Lanette96%
  2. Leslee96%
  3. Geralyn93%
  4. Berry91%
  5. Charmaine90%
  6. Sherie90%
  7. Luanne89%
  8. Tamela88%
  9. Marybeth88%
  10. Kathlyn88%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph51%
  2. Zina51%
  3. Alfreda52%
  4. Elvis53%
  5. Nanette54%
  6. Edie54%
  7. Jeanie55%
  8. Lolita55%
  9. Dirk56%
  10. Ike56%
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