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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. Tracy90%
  2. Wesley88%
  3. Jeremy88%
  4. Stacy87%
  5. Mario86%
  6. Rhonda86%
  7. Tina86%
  8. Veronica85%
  9. Carrie85%
  10. Tara84%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Eric47%
  4. Marc50%
  5. Andre50%
  6. Tonya50%
  7. Amy54%
  8. Erik55%
  9. Chad58%
  10. Michelle59%

Love potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Mario89%
  2. Jeremy86%
  3. Christy84%
  4. Stacey84%
  5. Wendy83%
  6. Wesley82%
  7. Jamie82%
  8. Rhonda81%
  9. Yolanda81%
  10. Veronica81%

Bottom 10

  1. Marc54%
  2. Shane56%
  3. Shawn56%
  4. Eric57%
  5. Chad57%
  6. Erik58%
  7. Katrina59%
  8. Dana59%
  9. Shannon61%
  10. Darren61%

Professional potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Shane90%
  2. Shawn90%
  3. Tonya81%
  4. Brent80%
  5. Stacey79%
  6. Michele79%
  7. Michelle79%
  8. Derrick78%
  9. Jaime77%
  10. Angela75%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason48%
  3. Tracy51%
  4. Darren51%
  5. Gina54%
  6. Tina54%
  7. Bradley55%
  8. Heather55%
  9. Tara55%
  10. Tamara57%

Crush potential for Ri

Top 10

  1. Stacy96%
  2. Mario96%
  3. Wesley96%
  4. Nina96%
  5. Melissa96%
  6. Tracy96%
  7. Tina96%
  8. Wendy95%
  9. Gina95%
  10. Melinda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Andre43%
  4. Tonya45%
  5. Eric47%
  6. Marc47%
  7. Erik52%
  8. Katrina57%
  9. Michelle58%
  10. Michele58%
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