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Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈɹɔɹ.i/Irish language family

Rory

Anglicized form of Ruaidhrí.

Quick answer

Rory is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈɹɔɹ.i/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɹɔɹ.i/
Language familyIrish

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of Ruaidhrí. Typically a masculine name, it gained some popularity for girls in the United States after it was used on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000-2007), in this case as a nickname for Lorelai. Despite this, the name has grown more common for boys in America, especially after 2011, perhaps due to Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy (1989-).

Notes and context

Usage: irish, scottish, english