Ruairidh

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ruairidh means "red-haired king" or "famous ruler".
Pronunciation
RWU-ryi
The name Ruairidh is pronounced "ROO-uh-REE".

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Ruairidh Name meanings & History

The name Ruairidh is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ruairi which means "red-haired king". It is also the Scottish version of the name Roderick. The name Ruairidh means "red-haired king" or "famous ruler". Scottish Gaelic form of Ruaidhrí. Ruairidh is used primarily as a given name for baby boys in Scotland. It is often used as a middle name as well. The name is associated with Scottish culture and heritage and is a popular choice for parents who want to honor their Scottish roots.

Zodiac Sign of Ruairidh: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Ruairidh:

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

U: Unity,Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Universality

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Ambitious

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

D: Daddy,Determined,Dutiful,Domestic,Demanding,Doting

H: Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Heart's Desire

Ruairidh is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Ruairidh, including Ruairidh Macleod, a Scottish musician and composer, and Ruairidh Morrison, a Scottish rugby player.

Related Names to Ruairidh

Other related names for Ruairidh include Ruaraidh, Rorry, Rory, Ruairi, and Roderick.

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