Rory

Unisex

What does Rory mean?

A diminutive of the Irish name Ruairí, meaning "red king".

What's the origin of Rory?

Gaelic

How is Rory pronounced?

ˈrɔri

What does it say about you to have a cat named Rory?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the show Gilmore Girls, which featured a character named Rory.

Is Rory a good cat name?

Rory has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Rory isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Rory is found in these categories:

irish cat names
irish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "red king" or "high king".

ginger cat names
ginger

This moniker mirrors the fiery hue of their fur!

elegant cat names
elegant

Derived from royalty, it exudes sophistication and grace, like a regal feline.

sporty cat names
sporty

This moniker nods to golf champion Rory McIlroy's athletic prowess.

scottish cat names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "red king", popular in Scottish heritage.

Popularity

Based on likes, Rory ranks #494 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Rory isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rory was, over the past 30 days, the 872nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Rory is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Rory was viewed 20 times, and liked 1 times.

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