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Rory

A form of the Gaelic name Ruaidhri and the Scottish name Ruairidh. Use was limited to Scotland until the 1940's when Rory Calhoun became known as a film star in the U.S. Debuted on the popularity chart in 1947. Still widely used in Ireland and Scotland. Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, has a son named Rory. A nickname for Roderick. , red king

Origin: Celtic; Gaelic

Gender: Unisex

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Famous Rorys: Rory Williams (Dr Who character); Rory Culkin (actor); Rory Cochrane (actor); Rory Sparrow (basketball player); Rory Sabbatini (PGA golfer); Rory Fitzpatrick (hockey player); Rory McIlroy; Add a Famous Rory

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