Ruaidri - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Ruaidri name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Ruaidri

Name Meaning

"Ruaidri" It is a male given name, initially used as a surname, derived from the Old English place name “Hroda’s island,” from the Ancient Germanic “*hrōþiz” (praise, fame, glory, renown, honor) plus “*rīkijaz” (kingly, royal, noble, mighty, distinguished, powerful, rich). Roderick is also an Anglicization of several unrelated names. It is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal name Ruaidhrí and all its variants, meaning “red-haired king, red-colored hair of foxes,” a combination of Irish “ruadh” (red) plus “rí” (king). As a surname and given name, it is an Anglicized form of the Welsh Rhydderch. 1) Ruderic (Spanish: Rodrigo, † 711/712) was the Visigothic King of Hispania for a brief period between 710 and 712. He is famous in legend as “the last king of the Goths.” 2) Roderich Benedix (1811–1873) was a German dramatist and librettist, born in Leipzig, where he was educated there at Thomasschule.

Definition

A male name of Irish origin.

Syllable

Ruaidri Syllable count: There are 3 syllables in the name Ruaidri

Ruaidri Overview and Analysis

Ruaidri Gender statistics

The name Ruaidri is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Ruaidri

The name Ruaidri is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 45,278th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	24,396	0%
United States	63,099	0%
Australia	71,911	0%
New Zealand	83,655	0%
Canada	124,063	0%

Where to find Ruaidri?

The name Ruaidri is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of South Carolina (SC), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Ruaidri Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Ruaidri has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Ruaidri was most used in 2015 with a usage rate of 66.67%. It was least used in 2001 with a usage rate of 16.67%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Ruaidri

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Names starting with R

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Origin and History of the name Ruaidri

It is a male given name, initially used as a surname, derived from the Old English place name “Hroda’s island”, from the Ancient Germanic “*hrōþiz” (praise, fame, glory, renown, honor) plus “*rīkijaz” (kingly, royal, noble, mighty, distinguished, powerful, rich).

Roderick is also an Anglicization of several unrelated names.It is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal name Ruaidhrí and all its variants, meaning “red-haired king, red-colored hair of foxes”, a combination of Irish “ruadh” (red) plus “rí” (king).

As a surname and given name, it is an Anglicized form of the Welsh Rhydderch.

1) Ruderic (Spanish: Rodrigo, † 711/712) was the Visigothic King of Hispania for a brief period between 710 and 712.

He is famous in legend as “the last king of the Goths”.2) Roderich Benedix (1811–1873) was a German dramatist and librettist, born in Leipzig, where he was educated there at Thomasschule.

Ruaidri in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 鲁艾德力
Pronunce: (PinYin) : lǔ ài dé lì

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 卢爱德丽
Pronunce: (PinYin) : lú ài dé lì

Ruaidri in Numerology

Ruaidri: Name to Numerology Conversion
R	U	A	I	D	R	I
	3	1	9			9
9				4	9

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 22
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 22
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 8

Conclusions about the name Ruaidri

Should you named your son Ruaidri?

According to the gender statistics, the name Ruaidri is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Ruaidri is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Ruaidri is a boy.

Ruaidri is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Ruaidri a good name?

Venturing into the realm of three-syllable names, The name Ruaidri stands out with its unique beauty. While less common than one- or two-syllable names, these names exude elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that truly stands apart.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Ruaidri?

Pros of the name Ruaidri:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Ruaidri has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Ruaidri is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.