Ruadhri
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ruadhri: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1999.
This bold Gaelic name, Ruadhri, stems from the ancient elements *ruadh* meaning “red” and *rígh* meaning “king,” giving it the regal sense of “red king.” Historically, it belonged to Ruadhri O'Donnell, a 17th-century Irish nobleman and a key figure in the Flight of the Earls. Though less common as a place-name, the root *ruadh* appears in Scottish locations such as Ben Rua, and the name itself is the original Gaelic behind the widely-used Anglicised form Rory. Today, Ruadhri blends a deep Highland heritage with a distinctive, warm sound, making it an evocative choice for parents seeking a name that honours Scottish tradition while feeling fresh and resonant.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19993 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #4103 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y