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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. Shelia96%
  3. Laurel96%
  4. Stephen96%
  5. Laurice96%
  6. Steven96%
  7. Cornell96%
  8. Lezlie96%
  9. Lorrie96%
  10. Lori96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy46%
  2. Sid49%
  3. Johnny50%
  4. Garry50%
  5. Jimmy50%
  6. Zina50%
  7. Tommy51%
  8. Timmy52%
  9. Rudy53%
  10. John53%

Love potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Mimi96%
  3. Janey94%
  4. Lanita93%
  5. Timmothy93%
  6. Gaylon93%
  7. Mikeal93%
  8. Marylynn92%
  9. Marybeth92%
  10. Teddy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lee42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Hal42%
  4. Dirk43%
  5. Johnny44%
  6. Sid44%
  7. Janis46%
  8. Zina46%
  9. Flint47%
  10. Kurt47%

Professional potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Constance89%
  3. Connie89%
  4. Jacquelyne89%
  5. Regena88%
  6. Barton87%
  7. Eilene87%
  8. Sharyl87%
  9. Vikki87%
  10. Lindell87%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Georgette42%
  4. Paulette43%
  5. Dee47%
  6. Sid48%
  7. Davey49%
  8. Dickie49%
  9. Mikki49%
  10. Jacki49%

Crush potential for Ory

Top 10

  1. Lanita96%
  2. Lisha96%
  3. Lanette96%
  4. Leslee96%
  5. Sheri95%
  6. Loreen94%
  7. Geralyn93%
  8. Lezlie93%
  9. Raelene93%
  10. Linda92%

Bottom 10

  1. John44%
  2. Andree47%
  3. Constance48%
  4. Connie48%
  5. Roberta49%
  6. Martha49%
  7. Karl50%
  8. Janis50%
  9. Joesph51%
  10. Zina51%
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