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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. Cristy93%
  2. Trish89%
  3. Corinne88%
  4. Jill87%
  5. Janeen87%
  6. Meghann86%
  7. Shona86%
  8. Lavonda85%
  9. Keli85%
  10. Julee85%

Bottom 10

  1. Chandra42%
  2. Starla46%
  3. Lucretia49%
  4. Alisa50%
  5. Aja51%
  6. Misty51%
  7. Bobbi52%
  8. Tuesday52%
  9. Gretchen53%
  10. Mistie53%

Love potential for Rado

Professional potential for Rado

Crush potential for Rado

Top 10

  1. Cristy96%
  2. Mandie96%
  3. Julee96%
  4. Keli96%
  5. Lavonda95%
  6. Janeen93%
  7. Kellie92%
  8. Jenny92%
  9. Malissa91%
  10. Carie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi45%
  2. Chandra53%
  3. Tequila54%
  4. Anitra56%
  5. Kisha58%
  6. Tonya58%
  7. Starla59%
  8. Shauna59%
  9. Janell59%
  10. Shawna59%
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