Ruaidhri
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ruaidhri
Ruaidhri is an Irish name meaning "red king," derived from the Old Irish elements "ruadh" (red) and "rí" (king).
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Etymology
Ruaidhri is an Irish name meaning "red king," derived from the Old Irish elements "ruadh" (red) and "rí" (king). It is used primarily in Irish culture and has historical significance as the name of Ruaidhri Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland in the 12th century.
Ruaidhri currently ranks #3,849 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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