Names Tory

Tory

Found 4 entry about "Tory"

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

Tory has no specific meaning in English, though it is believed to be derived from a word meaning "pursuer" in Irish Gaelic.

Pronunciation

TAWR-ee
Tory is typically pronounced as "TOR-ee" in English.

Popularity

In the United States, Tory is not a very common given name for either boys or girls. According to the Social Security Administration, it has only ranked in the top 1000 names for boys four times since 1900. The highest rank Tory ever achieved was in 1988 when it was the 796th most popular name for boys.

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Tory Name meanings & History

Tory is an English name that is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic name Tóraidhe, meaning "pursuer." It was first used as a surname and later adopted as a given name. Tory has no specific meaning in English, though it is believed to be derived from a word meaning "pursuer" in Irish Gaelic. Diminutive of Salvatore, Victoria, and other names containing the same sound. Tory is a popular name choice for parents looking for a simple, yet unique name for their child. It can work well as a first or middle name, and can fit a range of personalities and styles.

Zodiac Sign of Tory: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tory:

T: Talkative,Touchy,Testy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tacky

O: Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Tory is:

a Common name
a Informal name
a Modern name
a Simple name
a Strong name
a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Tory, including Tory Belleci, an American television personality best known for his work on the Discovery Channel show "MythBusters." Other famous Tori(e)s include Tori Amos, a singer-songwriter, and Tori Spelling, an actress and television personality.