A common given name for males or females, often used as a nickname for names like Roderick or Aurora.
Rory comes from Irish 'Ruaidhrí' or Scottish Gaelic 'Ruaraidh,' from Old Irish 'rua' (red) and 'rí' (king), literally meaning 'red king.' It's been used in Scotland and Ireland for over a thousand years.
Rory was the name of the last High King of Ireland, Rory O'Connor, who ruled in the 12th century—it's a name connected to Celtic royalty and ancient leadership!
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