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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. Colleen85%
  2. Nancy84%
  3. Cathy83%
  4. Debra82%
  5. Debbie82%
  6. Deborah82%
  7. Judy81%
  8. Diane80%
  9. Rita80%
  10. Dianne80%

Love potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Janet95%
  2. Nancy86%
  3. Penny86%
  4. Denise85%
  5. Cathy83%
  6. Glenda82%
  7. Renee82%
  8. Colleen82%
  9. Laurie82%
  10. Brenda81%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn47%
  2. Melody47%
  3. Barbara55%
  4. Ann57%
  5. Anne57%
  6. Jeanne59%
  7. Jo59%
  8. Elaine59%
  9. Jane59%
  10. Janice59%

Professional potential for Rado

Bottom 10

  1. Carla46%
  2. Wanda50%
  3. Gloria51%
  4. Regina53%
  5. Marilyn54%
  6. Vicki55%
  7. Rita55%
  8. Vickie55%
  9. Georgia56%
  10. Cynthia57%

Crush potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Nancy91%
  2. Darlene91%
  3. Charlene87%
  4. Cathy87%
  5. Rita86%
  6. Linda86%
  7. Sherry86%
  8. Donna85%
  9. Peggy85%
  10. Laurie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance44%
  2. Connie44%
  3. Roberta45%
  4. Martha45%
  5. Barbara47%
  6. Anne53%
  7. Ann53%
  8. Teresa55%
  9. Terri55%
  10. Theresa55%
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