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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. Kenney96%
  2. Chip96%
  3. Micki96%
  4. Roddy96%
  5. Arnie95%
  6. Corliss95%
  7. Sandie94%
  8. Roby94%
  9. Suzie94%
  10. Lory94%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus42%
  2. Theresia42%
  3. Andree42%
  4. Helga42%
  5. Rock47%
  6. Johna48%
  7. Phylis48%
  8. Georgeann48%
  9. Georgine49%
  10. Sanjuanita50%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Roddy94%
  3. Chip94%
  4. Jacki90%
  5. Roby89%
  6. Suzy88%
  7. Dwane87%
  8. Penni87%
  9. Laurette87%
  10. Kenney87%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint47%
  2. Rand51%
  3. Dreama52%
  4. Cleve54%
  5. Pandora54%
  6. Helga54%
  7. Rolf54%
  8. Geary55%
  9. Carma56%
  10. Drusilla56%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Janise96%
  2. Lindell96%
  3. Eilene96%
  4. Jacquelyne96%
  5. Pamella94%
  6. Pernell93%
  7. Randel92%
  8. Sanders92%
  9. Deryl92%
  10. Stafford92%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard48%
  2. Sid48%
  3. Mikki49%
  4. Fonda53%
  5. Peri55%
  6. Davey55%
  7. Jacki55%
  8. Micky55%
  9. Davy55%
  10. Drucilla56%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Lory96%
  2. Gigi96%
  3. Roddy96%
  4. Corliss96%
  5. Penni96%
  6. Ritchie96%
  7. Chip96%
  8. Skip96%
  9. Micki96%
  10. Kenney96%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga42%
  2. Andree42%
  3. Theresia45%
  4. Cleophus47%
  5. Georgine47%
  6. Rolf48%
  7. Rock48%
  8. Lenwood49%
  9. Len49%
  10. Faron49%
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