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Reidy

Boy Name day: November 8
Reidy is a short form of Reid: on birth records it is written Reid (36,101 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reid page.
Origin: Old English / Scottish (surname origin). Meaning: Red; red-haired, ruddy.
Reid comes from the Old English read, 'red', a Scots and northern-English nickname-surname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion, later adopted as a first name.

Name day for Reidy

November 8

Why this day? Reidy is a short form of Reid, and shares its name day.

Reidy is celebrated in the United States on November 8.

The story of the name Reidy

Reidy is a short form of Reid. It keeps its origin (Old English / Scottish (surname origin)) and meaning — red; red-haired, ruddy, and shares its name day, November 8.

On birth records, Reidy is rarely written as such: the Reidys are Reids (36,101 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reid page.

Frequently asked questions about Reidy

What does Reidy mean?

Reidy is a short form of Reid, which means red; red-haired, ruddy.

When is Reidy's name day?

November 8, together with Reid: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reidy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Reid.

Reidy's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reidy

Top 10

  1. Diane92%
  2. Dianne92%
  3. Diana92%
  4. Vickie92%
  5. Vicki92%
  6. Gail90%
  7. Karen90%
  8. Regina90%
  9. Patricia90%
  10. Kathryn90%

Bottom 10

  1. Sue57%
  2. Susan57%
  3. Suzanne57%
  4. Melody60%
  5. Cindy60%
  6. Penny60%
  7. Bonnie61%
  8. Joy61%
  9. Barbara61%
  10. Roberta62%

Love potential for Reidy

Top 10

  1. Janet94%
  2. Annette89%
  3. Gloria87%
  4. Beverly87%
  5. Denise86%
  6. Christine86%
  7. Paula85%
  8. Patricia85%
  9. Maria84%
  10. Regina83%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody46%
  2. Marilyn46%
  3. Wanda52%
  4. Bonnie53%
  5. Joy55%
  6. Cindy56%
  7. Julie59%
  8. Elaine60%
  9. Gwendolyn62%
  10. Barbara63%

Professional potential for Reidy

Top 10

  1. Connie95%
  2. Constance95%
  3. Beth90%
  4. Christine85%
  5. Deborah83%
  6. Debra83%
  7. Debbie83%
  8. Marsha81%
  9. Carol81%
  10. Valerie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody52%
  2. Phyllis55%
  3. Bonnie56%
  4. Janet56%
  5. Joy58%
  6. Carla58%
  7. Cindy59%
  8. Yvonne59%
  9. Tammy60%
  10. Peggy60%

Crush potential for Reidy

Top 10

  1. Tammy93%
  2. Darlene90%
  3. Cynthia89%
  4. Charlene88%
  5. Patricia88%
  6. Gloria87%
  7. Brenda87%
  8. Claudia86%
  9. Gail86%
  10. Paula85%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance53%
  2. Connie53%
  3. Martha54%
  4. Roberta54%
  5. Suzanne56%
  6. Sue56%
  7. Barbara56%
  8. Susan56%
  9. Bonnie56%
  10. Gwendolyn60%
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