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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. Rhonda86%
  2. Tina86%
  3. Veronica85%
  4. Carrie85%
  5. Tara84%
  6. Melissa83%
  7. Gina83%
  8. Wendy83%
  9. Nina82%
  10. Heidi81%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya50%
  2. Amy54%
  3. Michelle59%
  4. Michele59%
  5. Lisa59%
  6. Angela60%
  7. Jennifer61%
  8. Katrina63%
  9. April69%
  10. Heather69%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Christy84%
  2. Stacey84%
  3. Wendy83%
  4. Rhonda81%
  5. Yolanda81%
  6. Veronica81%
  7. Gina77%
  8. Monica77%
  9. Melissa76%
  10. Tina76%

Bottom 10

  1. Katrina59%
  2. Deanna61%
  3. April62%
  4. Lisa62%
  5. Jill62%
  6. Jennifer64%
  7. Amy65%
  8. Dawn66%
  9. Tamara66%
  10. Heather68%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Tonya81%
  2. Stacey79%
  3. Michele79%
  4. Michelle79%
  5. Angela75%
  6. Tracey74%
  7. Rhonda74%
  8. Melinda74%
  9. Christy73%
  10. Yolanda72%

Bottom 10

  1. Gina54%
  2. Tina54%
  3. Heather55%
  4. Tara55%
  5. Tamara57%
  6. April59%
  7. Jennifer61%
  8. Tanya63%
  9. Amy64%
  10. Nina65%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Nina96%
  2. Melissa96%
  3. Tina96%
  4. Wendy95%
  5. Gina95%
  6. Melinda94%
  7. Rhonda93%
  8. Tara93%
  9. Christy90%
  10. Veronica90%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya45%
  2. Katrina57%
  3. Michelle58%
  4. Michele58%
  5. Deanna60%
  6. Lisa64%
  7. Amy66%
  8. Angela70%
  9. Tanya73%
  10. Jill74%
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