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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. Jamie95%
  2. Cristy93%
  3. Jerod92%
  4. Hakim91%
  5. Nicola91%
  6. Thad90%
  7. Ronnell89%
  8. Trish89%
  9. Daryle89%
  10. Corie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Chandra42%
  2. Starla46%
  3. Lucretia49%
  4. Alisa50%
  5. Aja51%
  6. Misty51%
  7. Bobbi52%
  8. Germaine52%
  9. Tuesday52%
  10. Shawn53%

Love potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Josette96%
  2. Jamie94%
  3. Mario94%
  4. Laronda94%
  5. Giuseppe93%
  6. Toby93%
  7. Lashonda92%
  8. Yvette92%
  9. Carlo92%
  10. Cristy91%

Bottom 10

  1. Chandra42%
  2. Aja42%
  3. Starla42%
  4. Tuesday46%
  5. Alisa48%
  6. Mistie49%
  7. Angelique49%
  8. Jolene50%
  9. Lucretia50%
  10. Anitra51%

Professional potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Daniele96%
  2. Jeana96%
  3. Nicolle96%
  4. Elisha96%
  5. Susannah96%
  6. Glendon96%
  7. Kareen95%
  8. Jami94%
  9. Charissa94%
  10. Willette94%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad43%
  2. Cleopatra47%
  3. Vanita48%
  4. Barbra49%
  5. Jason50%
  6. Darren50%
  7. Ursula52%
  8. Theron52%
  9. Ronda53%
  10. Damon53%

Crush potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Cristy96%
  2. Mandie96%
  3. Julee96%
  4. Keli96%
  5. Corie95%
  6. Lavonda95%
  7. Janeen93%
  8. Toby92%
  9. Kellie92%
  10. Jenny92%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Germaine43%
  6. Jermaine45%
  7. Bobbi45%
  8. Tamar49%
  9. Chandra53%
  10. Clint53%
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