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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. Cathie93%
  2. Dickie92%
  3. Chet91%
  4. Russ91%
  5. Al91%
  6. Gil89%
  7. Roseanne89%
  8. Michel88%
  9. Toney88%
  10. Fran88%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre47%
  2. Moira48%
  3. Twila50%
  4. Lourdes51%
  5. Terrie52%
  6. Deirdre52%
  7. Joesph53%
  8. Donn53%
  9. Melodie53%
  10. Elvis55%

Love potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Georgette96%
  2. Toney96%
  3. Maryjo93%
  4. Janey93%
  5. Cathie93%
  6. Dickie92%
  7. Domingo92%
  8. Vince91%
  9. Mimi91%
  10. Rob91%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Deidre46%
  3. Caryl48%
  4. Venus48%
  5. Aleta51%
  6. Elvis52%
  7. Twila52%
  8. Audie52%
  9. Lolita53%
  10. Artis53%

Professional potential for Rado

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna43%
  2. Roxane47%
  3. Artis54%
  4. Dirk55%
  5. Zina55%
  6. Rickie56%
  7. Elvis56%
  8. Stanford56%
  9. Farrell58%
  10. Terese58%

Crush potential for Rado

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph47%
  2. Alfreda48%
  3. Moira54%
  4. Terrie55%
  5. Linwood55%
  6. Twila57%
  7. Phil58%
  8. Donn58%
  9. Denny58%
  10. Zena58%
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