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Ruairi

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROO-ree /ˈruː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king' (ruadh, 'red,' + ri, 'king') — the name of medieval High Kings of Ireland. It usually reads as a boy's name, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish name: Ruairi means 'red king' (said 'ROO-ree'). It usually reads male — we flag the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king' (ruadh, 'red,' + ri, 'king') — the name of medieval High Kings of Ireland. It usually reads as a boy's name, which we flag honestly.
U.S. rank (2021)#14922
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Ruairi is the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king,' carried by medieval High Kings of Ireland. It usually reads male, which we flag honestly — rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'ROO-ree').

For girls it appears very rarely, against heavier male use. Rare, Irish, and strong.

Did you know? Ruairi is Irish for 'red king' (ruadh, 'red,' + ri, 'king'), borne by High Kings of Ireland; it usually reads as a boy's name, which we flag honestly (said 'ROO-ree').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ruairi — Irish Ruairi 'red king'; usually male

Variations

RoryRuaidhriRuari

Nicknames

RooRory

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Rory— the anglicised form
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Keira— a like Irish girl's name
Kerri— echoes that soft -ri sound
Karri— shares the -ri ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruairi mean?

Ruairi is Irish for 'red king' (ruadh, 'red,' + ri, 'king'), borne by High Kings of Ireland.

How do you pronounce Ruairi?

It's said ROO-ree /ˈruː.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ruairi a boy or girl name?

Ruairi is used here for a girl, but it usually reads as a boy's name — we flag the lean.

How popular is Ruairi?

Ruairi is rare for girls in the U.S.

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