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Ruy

Boy Name day: March 13
Ruy is a short form of Rodrigo: on birth records it is written Rodrigo (24,819 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Rodrigo page.
Origin: Germanic (Visigothic name). Meaning: rich in glory; powerful through his fame.
From the Germanic Hrodric, from hrod ('glory, fame') and ric ('powerful, king'), meaning 'famous for his power' or 'rich in glory.'

Name day for Ruy

March 13

Why this day? Ruy is a short form of Rodrigo, and shares its name day.

Ruy is celebrated in the United States, Spain, Brazil and Argentina on March 13.

The story of the name Ruy

Ruy is a short form of Rodrigo. It keeps its origin (Germanic (Visigothic name)) and meaning — rich in glory; powerful through his fame, and shares its name day, March 13.

On birth records, Ruy is rarely written as such: the Ruys are Rodrigos (24,819 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Rodrigo page.

Frequently asked questions about Ruy

What does Ruy mean?

Ruy is a short form of Rodrigo, which means rich in glory; powerful through his fame.

When is Ruy's name day?

March 13, together with Rodrigo: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ruy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Rodrigo.

Ruy's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ruy

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Andrea42%
  3. Faith42%
  4. Agnes43%
  5. Barbara44%
  6. Roberta45%
  7. Terri45%
  8. Theresa45%
  9. Martha45%
  10. Teresa45%

Love potential for Ruy

Bottom 10

  1. Melody54%
  2. Alice55%
  3. Barbara55%
  4. Marilyn55%
  5. Autumn56%
  6. Anna57%
  7. Ann57%
  8. Annie57%
  9. Hannah57%
  10. Anne57%

Professional potential for Ruy

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Kaylee42%
  4. Heather42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Molly42%
  7. Brandy42%
  8. Bonnie43%
  9. Lillie43%
  10. Zoey44%

Crush potential for Ruy

Top 10

  1. Jenna96%
  2. Anita96%
  3. Tammy96%
  4. Brandi96%
  5. Tracey96%
  6. Carla96%
  7. Marcia96%
  8. Nellie96%
  9. Emma96%
  10. Maureen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Agnes42%
  6. Andrea42%
  7. Connie42%
  8. Barbara44%
  9. Norma46%
  10. Annie49%
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