What origin is the name Mory?

Mory comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mory?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Mory — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Both spellings are used. Mory means "A name of Gaelic origin meaning dark-skinned or moor, often used as a gentle, short-form choice."; Mori is listed with the meaning "Means "forest" in Japanese or "seaman" in Gaelic.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Mory

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mory

Mory

Boy

Irish

2 syllables

Mory is an Irish boy's name meaning "A name of Gaelic origin meaning dark-skinned or moor, often used as a gentle, short-form choice".

Mory is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "A name of Gaelic origin meaning dark-skinned or moor, often used as a gentle, short-form choice". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Mory mean?

A name of Gaelic origin meaning dark-skinned or moor, often used as a gentle, short-form choice.

How popular is Mory?

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Quick answers about Mory

What does Mory mean?

Mory is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "A name of Gaelic origin meaning dark-skinned or moor, often used as a gentle, short-form choice.".

How popular is Mory?

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Sister names that go with Mory

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Mory.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Mory

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Mori — "Means "forest" in Japanese or "seaman" in Gaelic." (Japanese)

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Mory at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: M
Ends with: -ry
Vowels: 1 of 4 letters

Which other names end in -ry?

Avery

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Mory?

Mory means "A name of Gaelic origin meaning dark-skinned or moor, often used as a gentle, short-form choice." — these names share that spirit.

Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)