Ruaridh

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"red king", "famous ruler"
Popularity
Ruaridh is not a very common name outside of Scotland. It ranked #275 in Scotland in 2019, but it did not appear in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States or the United Kingdom.

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Cartoon of Ruaridh

Ruaridh Name meanings & History

"red king", "famous ruler". Scottish Gaelic form of Ruaidhrí. Ruaridh is predominantly used in Scotland, and is often seen as a way to honor Scottish heritage or ancestry. It may also be used by those who simply like the sound of the name.

Zodiac Sign of Ruaridh: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Ruaridh:

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

U: Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Universality

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

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

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

Ruaridh is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Ruaridh Jackson (Scottish rugby union player), Ruaridh Nicoll (Scottish journalist and writer)

Related Names to Ruaridh

Rory, Ruairi, Ruairí, Ruaidhrí, Ruaraidh

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