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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. Nanci96%
  3. Jonnie96%
  4. Chip96%
  5. Kathy96%
  6. Geri96%
  7. Micki96%
  8. Tom96%
  9. Felecia96%
  10. Sally96%

Bottom 10

  1. Martha42%
  2. Terrie42%
  3. Teri42%
  4. Cleophus42%
  5. Roberta42%
  6. Theresia42%
  7. John42%
  8. Andree42%
  9. Barbara42%
  10. Joesph42%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Jackie94%
  2. Woody94%
  3. Roddy94%
  4. Chip94%
  5. Sammy93%
  6. Cathie92%
  7. Teddy92%
  8. Paulette92%
  9. Sally92%
  10. Nicky91%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Lee42%
  4. Dirk42%
  5. Moira44%
  6. Audie44%
  7. Joycelyn46%
  8. Barbara47%
  9. Flint47%
  10. Kurt47%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Janise96%
  2. Lindell96%
  3. Eilene96%
  4. Jacquelyne96%
  5. Pamella94%
  6. Toney93%
  7. Pernell93%
  8. Randel92%
  9. Sanders92%
  10. Deryl92%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Carla45%
  3. Deidre45%
  4. Dean45%
  5. Raynard48%
  6. Roxane48%
  7. Sid48%
  8. Georgette48%
  9. Mikki49%
  10. Gloria50%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Kenny96%
  2. Peggie96%
  3. Roni96%
  4. Rudy96%
  5. Lorie96%
  6. Lory96%
  7. Randy96%
  8. Gayla96%
  9. Gigi96%
  10. Jimmy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese42%
  2. Teri42%
  3. Joesph42%
  4. Terri42%
  5. Ann42%
  6. Helga42%
  7. Connie42%
  8. Linwood42%
  9. Kurt42%
  10. Roberta42%
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