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Ri

Unisex Name day: May 14 In French: Raïley
Ri is a short form of Riley: on birth records it is written Riley (214,894 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Riley page. Also a short form of Ariana, River, Randi.
Origin: Irish Gaelic and Old English. Meaning: Valiant / courageous (Irish); or rye clearing (English).
From the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (anglicized Reilly), often glossed 'valiant,' and independently from an Old English place-name ryge + leah, 'rye clearing.'

Name day for Ri

May 14

Why this day? Ri is a short form of Riley, and shares its name day.

Ri is celebrated in the United States on May 14; Brazil on March 8.

The story of the name Ri

Ri is a short form of Riley. It keeps its origin (Irish Gaelic and Old English) and meaning — valiant / courageous (Irish); or rye clearing (English), and shares its name day, May 14.

On birth records, Ri is rarely written as such: the Ris are Rileys (214,894 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Riley page. Ri is also a short form of Ariana, River, Randi.

Frequently asked questions about Ri

What does Ri mean?

Ri is a short form of Riley, which means valiant / courageous (Irish); or rye clearing (English).

When is Ri's name day?

May 14, together with Riley: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ri a name in its own right?

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

Ri's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Kathy96%
  2. Sally96%
  3. Peggy92%
  4. Cathy90%
  5. Toni90%
  6. Rita88%
  7. Joy88%
  8. Bonnie88%
  9. Cindy86%
  10. Sheila86%

Bottom 10

  1. Martha42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Barbara42%
  4. Theresa42%
  5. Teresa42%
  6. Terri42%
  7. Constance42%
  8. Connie42%
  9. Anne44%
  10. Ann44%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Sally92%
  2. Peggy89%
  3. Toni87%
  4. Kathy86%
  5. Penny85%
  6. Sheila85%
  7. Gloria85%
  8. Sue82%
  9. Cathy82%
  10. Sandra82%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara47%
  2. Anne49%
  3. Ann49%
  4. Jo51%
  5. Jane51%
  6. Janice51%
  7. Jeanne51%
  8. Melody53%
  9. Marilyn54%
  10. Theresa56%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Christine91%
  2. Constance87%
  3. Connie87%
  4. Paula86%
  5. Ellen86%
  6. Laura84%
  7. Anne84%
  8. Lori84%
  9. Ann84%
  10. Beverly84%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla45%
  2. Gloria50%
  3. Wanda51%
  4. Vicki54%
  5. Vickie54%
  6. Melody55%
  7. Georgia55%
  8. Marilyn55%
  9. Bonnie56%
  10. Rita56%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Sheila96%
  2. Georgia96%
  3. Cindy96%
  4. Toni96%
  5. Kathy96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Peggy96%
  8. Joy96%
  9. Julie95%
  10. Rita95%

Bottom 10

  1. Terri42%
  2. Ann42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Roberta42%
  5. Constance42%
  6. Anne42%
  7. Barbara42%
  8. Theresa42%
  9. Martha42%
  10. Teresa42%
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