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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Roger96%
  2. Garrett96%
  3. Jake95%
  4. Jamie95%
  5. James95%
  6. Jimmie95%
  7. Ralph93%
  8. Manuel92%
  9. Jeff91%
  10. Lloyd91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth45%
  2. Andrea46%
  3. Milton48%
  4. Aubrey48%
  5. Autumn49%
  6. Faith49%
  7. Ariana50%
  8. Destiny50%
  9. Agnes50%
  10. Alice50%

Love potential for Rado

Professional potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Marie96%
  2. Maria96%
  3. Mary96%
  4. Mariah96%
  5. Lorraine96%
  6. Jocelyn96%
  7. Joe95%
  8. Joseph95%
  9. Jose95%
  10. Tonya94%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Alexander42%
  3. Chad43%
  4. Chase44%
  5. Max45%
  6. Kendra46%
  7. Dean46%
  8. Carla46%
  9. Destiny47%
  10. Whitney47%

Crush potential for Rado

Bottom 10

  1. Sean42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Jack42%
  4. Johnnie42%
  5. Shane42%
  6. Shawn42%
  7. Ivan42%
  8. Juan42%
  9. John42%
  10. Andrea43%
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