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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. Nanci96%
  2. Kathy96%
  3. Geri96%
  4. Micki96%
  5. Felecia96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Teena95%
  8. Liz95%
  9. Mitzi94%
  10. Vickey94%

Bottom 10

  1. Martha42%
  2. Terrie42%
  3. Teri42%
  4. Roberta42%
  5. Theresia42%
  6. Barbara42%
  7. Lourdes42%
  8. Theresa42%
  9. Teresa42%
  10. Terri42%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Cathie92%
  2. Paulette92%
  3. Sally92%
  4. Georgette90%
  5. Jacki90%
  6. Peggy89%
  7. Peggie89%
  8. Felecia89%
  9. Geri88%
  10. Teena88%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira44%
  2. Joycelyn46%
  3. Barbara47%
  4. Anne49%
  5. Ann49%
  6. Jeanie51%
  7. Jo51%
  8. Jane51%
  9. Jayne51%
  10. Joni51%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Janise96%
  2. Eilene96%
  3. Jacquelyne96%
  4. Pamella94%
  5. Kathyrn92%
  6. Mimi92%
  7. Deneen92%
  8. Hermelinda91%
  9. Debbra91%
  10. Carolann91%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Carla45%
  3. Deidre45%
  4. Roxane48%
  5. Georgette48%
  6. Mikki49%
  7. Gloria50%
  8. Wanda51%
  9. Lolita51%
  10. Janis52%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Peggie96%
  2. Lorie96%
  3. Gayla96%
  4. Gigi96%
  5. Geri96%
  6. Sheila96%
  7. Cherry96%
  8. Pam96%
  9. Georgia96%
  10. Teena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese42%
  2. Teri42%
  3. Terri42%
  4. Ann42%
  5. Helga42%
  6. Connie42%
  7. Roberta42%
  8. Alfreda42%
  9. Constance42%
  10. Anne42%
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