Is the name Rory too feminine for a boy?

shihtzufan · March 2015

This week I learned why many moms-to-be don't share their baby names. We told my in laws our favorite boy name was Rory and they spent the entire time coming up with "strong" names for us to use instead. So, is Rory a weak name or do you like it for a boy?

diwersen · March 2015

I know a guy named Rory who is very strong and masculine. I knew a girl in high school named Rory who was also strong and masculine...so, I've always thought of it as a strong name and I have positive associations with the two people I know with that name. Use it!

koehn27 · March 2015

I like it a lot! I have a Skyler, and I've been told time and time again "that's a girls name" :-/ I loved it though, and in the end I decided that I didn't care what everyone else had to say!

WDDCH · March 2015

I would've never guessed that that was a more feminine name.

Miz_Liz · March 2015

I have only known it to be a boy's name.

saraheve23 · March 2015

I automatically associated it with Rory from the Gilmore girls - which may be why some find it feminine. If you like it though, use it!

shihtzufan · March 2015

Thanks everyone! I love it, we're still undecided but it's between that and Brody right now.

abbycjones · March 2015

Rory was a character on Doctor Who and he was totally bad ass. Rory is a great boy's name.

WDDCH · March 2015

What about Ronan? Not to totally the same but definitely strong.

SHieb · March 2015

I've only ever heard Rory as a guys name.

amybabbay · March 2015

Me and my partner are naming our boy Rory I think it's a beautiful name for a boy

kelseyrayay · March 2015

I know a Rory he is far from girly lol

Roryhanley1 · March 2015

My name is Rory!! And I love my name! it's a great name for ether boy or girl.

amorgan71313 · March 2015

Rory Mcilroy is a famous male golfer

sailorgal · March 2015

I often see Rory for a boy and Ruari for a girl.

shihtzufan · March 2015

amorgan71313 said:
Rory Mcilroy is a famous male golfer

This is exactly why DH loves the name Rory! He always tells everyone, "like Rory Mcilroy..."

cosplaymom · March 2015

Rory is a boys name. I have never heard of a girl named Rory. My sister had three Rorys in her third grade class... All boys.

That being said, I don't like the name. When I try to say it I feel like there is something weird in my mouth.

aminser · March 2015

We are thinking of Rory for our boy too...we have a daughter in heaven who is Audrey and my hubby's grandpa was Roy so we liked the Roy with the -ey- for our angel. However, I can't get it to roll right off my tongue...

jessandandy09 · March 2015

Love the name Rory. I have only known it as a man's name.

Rory McIlroy is a great professional golfer

Rory was also a great male character on Dr. who!

Don't listen to other people though, listen to your own instincts. If you love a name, use it!

EmJ628 · March 2015

I only knew Rory as a guys name until Gilmore girls. I think it's a great boys name!

shihtzufan · March 2015

Thanks everyone I appreciate yall taking your time to help me out!

Suzanne237 · March 2015

Rory was the boy on the tv show 8 Simple Rules. That's the only time I ever heard it. If you like it go for it!

dev85 · March 2015

I know a guy Rory so I hear it and think masculine. He also has a really nice butt hahaha

ckoenig87 · April 2015

We just settled on the name Rory for our boy and now getting negative comments about how it sounds like a girls name and they think of Gilmore Girls. I love the name! Its unique without being too off the wall weird. Due to the unsolicited advice/ opinions we will probably just tell an obviously false name until baby comes since that is everyone's favorite question!

mom2b111 · April 2015

Rory is traditionally a boys name. Irish or Scottish I believe. Lately I've seen some girls with it but I always think boy first

aminser · April 2015

I can't believe that response we are getting when we mention we are leaning towards Rory...Gilmore Girls and the Kennedy girl must really make an impact b/c all we get are comments about how feminine it is as well. And, we share the meaning that it is based on family members names that have passed and still nothing...we are back and forth on a couple of names and I think that I am not going to share either until the birth certificate is filled out.

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