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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1999 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).