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Rado

Boy Name day: October 16
Rado is a short form of Gerardo: on birth records it is written Gerardo (52,869 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gerardo page. Also a short form of Everardo.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: strong with the spear, brave in battle.
From the Germanic 'Gerhard,' composed of 'ger' (spear) and 'hard' (strong, tough, bold) — that is, 'strong with the spear' or 'brave warrior.'

Name day for Rado

October 16

Why this day? Rado is a short form of Gerardo, and shares its name day.

Rado is celebrated in the United States and Argentina on October 16.

The story of the name Rado

Rado is a short form of Gerardo. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — strong with the spear, brave in battle, and shares its name day, October 16.

On birth records, Rado is rarely written as such: the Rados are Gerardos (52,869 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gerardo page. Rado is also a short form of Everardo.

Frequently asked questions about Rado

What does Rado mean?

Rado is a short form of Gerardo, which means strong with the spear, brave in battle.

When is Rado's name day?

October 16, together with Gerardo: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rado a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gerardo.

Rado's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Maury91%
  2. Dwane90%
  3. Duwayne89%
  4. Kirt89%
  5. Davey88%
  6. Dwaine85%
  7. Reinaldo85%
  8. Cardell83%
  9. Rich83%
  10. Sal83%

Bottom 10

  1. Rudolfo53%
  2. Cleophus59%
  3. Franz60%
  4. Sid62%
  5. Flint63%
  6. Garold67%
  7. Gaylon67%
  8. Rolf68%
  9. Brien68%
  10. Darel68%

Love potential for Rado

Bottom 10

  1. Rudolfo58%
  2. Franz59%
  3. Flint66%
  4. Sid67%
  5. Raynard68%
  6. Rand69%
  7. Faron70%
  8. Kerwin71%
  9. Kennard72%
  10. Lenwood73%

Professional potential for Rado

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard43%
  2. Brion58%
  3. Flint58%
  4. Blane58%
  5. Rudolfo58%
  6. Rich59%
  7. Franz59%
  8. Rance61%
  9. Rand62%
  10. Sid63%

Crush potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Maury93%
  2. Dwane91%
  3. Kirt91%
  4. Duwayne91%
  5. Davey91%
  6. Dwaine87%
  7. Timmie87%
  8. Chip86%
  9. Woody86%
  10. Roby85%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus60%
  2. Franz61%
  3. Flint62%
  4. Rock62%
  5. Rolf62%
  6. Len63%
  7. Les63%
  8. Lenwood63%
  9. Faron63%
  10. Geary65%
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