78%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈɾˠuə.ɾʲiː/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Old Irish Ruaidrí meaning "red king", from rúad "red" combined with rí "king". This was the name of the last high king of Ireland, reigning in the 12th century. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootsrúad + ríVariantsRory, RuairíOther Languages & CulturesRory, Rorie(English) Ruaidrí(Old Irish) Roderick, Rory, Roddy(Scottish) Ruairi, Ruairidh, Ruaraidh, Ruaridh(Scottish Gaelic) Surname DescendantsMacGrory, Mac Ruaidhrí, McCreery, McCrory(Irish) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome strong strange complex serious Categories ballerinos, colors, kings, leadership, red, royalty