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Long version of Rory?

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CloudyVanilla · 28/12/2019 19:50

Can I please have some suggestions of boys names that could be shortened to Rory? Halo

I'm having trouble thinking of literally any!

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Doyoumind · 28/12/2019 19:52

That's because it's a name and not short for anything! There are various ways to spell it though.

CloudyVanilla · 28/12/2019 19:53

Yes sorry I was just googling and realised it's not really short for anything! Blush

That has reassured me that I can just use it if we like it, thank you Halo

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woodymiller · 28/12/2019 19:54

I was at school with a Rory whose full name was Roderick.

PineappleDanish · 28/12/2019 19:58

Roddy or Rod would be the more common shortening for Roderick.

Rory is just Rory.

juneybean · 28/12/2019 20:00

Ruaidhrígh Grin

bobstersmum · 28/12/2019 20:01

Ruari

PineappleDanish · 28/12/2019 20:06

But these are just longer ways of spelling essentially the same name.

OP was looking for something like Rorystonleigh or Fredrorylike which could be shortened to Rory.

CloudyVanilla · 28/12/2019 20:09

Thanks for your suggestions :)

Unfortunately I am not a fan of Roderick at ALL but I've been comforted in the fact that Rory is a name in and of itself :D

It's not my top choice anyway but it is growing on me :)

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LuubyLuu · 28/12/2019 20:11

I have a Rory and still love the name 10 years on!

Happiedays · 28/12/2019 20:11

Can just think of Rory in gilmore girls. So Lorelei... Or Victoria at a push, sorry they are both girls names. As suggested though, Rory is lovely for Roderick and I might steel that if we ever have another boy

ConfusedAndStressed95 · 28/12/2019 20:30

Theodore or Jethro could be shortened to Rory. It's not conventional but it's doable and would make phonetic sense.

OverByYer · 28/12/2019 20:31

Rrroooooorrrrryyyyyy?

dementedma · 28/12/2019 20:32

Ruairidh. There are lots of spelling options

3littlerabbits · 28/12/2019 20:34

Rorystonleigh 😁 Rory is a fab name OP

CadburysTastesVileNow · 28/12/2019 20:35

I give you Roderick Alleyn - Rory to his nearest and dearest.

MopsRUs · 28/12/2019 21:34

Rory Stewart is a Roderick.

fandabbydozier · 28/12/2019 21:50

I know a Gregory who is known as Rory..

VanessaShanessaJenkins · 28/12/2019 21:51

Roarrrry Wink

Petrichor11 · 29/12/2019 00:12

Roranicus Wink

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 29/12/2019 00:25

Roderick always

PlantPotting · 29/12/2019 00:36

I love Rory

DramaAlpaca · 29/12/2019 01:16

I used to know a Roderick who went by Rory.

Rory is fine just as it is.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 29/12/2019 01:23

Does this remind anyone of the Hugh thread? Smile

Stravapalava · 29/12/2019 01:26

Rorylicious? Grin

Wildthyme · 29/12/2019 01:30

Roranicus Grin

Watch Doctor Who episodes The Pandorica Opens and The Big Bang for reference.

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