Given name
Ruaraidh
Ruaraidh is a masculine given name. It is used in Scottish Gaelic.
Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
In Scottish Gaelic use, Ruaraidh shares an earlier linguistic root with Ruaidhrí. An origin associated with Ruaidhrí is Celtic.
Explained through its name family
Ruaraidh’s family of names
In Scottish Gaelic usage, Ruaraidh has a diminutive in Rodachan. Ruaraidh shares a linguistic root with Ruaidhrí. In Scottish Gaelic usage, Ruaraidh has a related form in Rory.
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Nicknames & forms 5
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Across languages 1
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