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Meanings

Gaelic Baby Names Meaning:

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name Rory is: Red; ruddy.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Rory is: Red. Sixteenth-century rebel chief Rory O'More is celebrated in Irish poetry.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Rory is: Famous ruler.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Rory is: Famous ruler.

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