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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. Goldie96%
  2. Callie96%
  3. Dixie96%
  4. Gracie95%
  5. Shelly94%
  6. Matilda93%
  7. Cassidy93%
  8. Roxanne93%
  9. Vicky93%
  10. Josie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri42%
  2. Madalyn42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Madeleine42%
  5. Beulah42%
  6. Simone42%
  7. Bernadette42%
  8. Therese42%
  9. Bobbi42%
  10. Bernadine42%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Goldie92%
  2. Paulette92%
  3. Olive92%
  4. Callie89%
  5. Mandy88%
  6. Alyson88%
  7. Lynda87%
  8. Josie87%
  9. Janie87%
  10. Fannie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Simone42%
  2. Luna43%
  3. Iris48%
  4. Raven48%
  5. Celeste49%
  6. Aria49%
  7. Kate49%
  8. Heaven49%
  9. Willow50%
  10. Shawna51%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Serena94%
  2. Kristine91%
  3. Kristi91%
  4. Kristie91%
  5. Kirsten91%
  6. Krista91%
  7. Kristy91%
  8. Clare89%
  9. Eunice89%
  10. Addie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Diamond47%
  3. Nova47%
  4. Lola47%
  5. Scarlett48%
  6. Genesis48%
  7. Heaven48%
  8. Londyn50%
  9. Kayleigh51%
  10. Ronda51%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Abby96%
  2. Tiana96%
  3. Jenifer96%
  4. Jenny96%
  5. Lorie96%
  6. Ciara96%
  7. Fannie96%
  8. Mya96%
  9. Mila96%
  10. Lilly96%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese42%
  2. Teri42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Addie42%
  6. Alberta42%
  7. Jillian42%
  8. Bernadine42%
  9. Inez42%
  10. Ruthie42%
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