Jory
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- Name
- Jory
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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Jory is a name that means 'the farmer' or 'the land worker'. It represents a Cornish variant of George.
What does the name Jory mean?
The name Jory stands for 'the farmer' or 'the land worker' and is a Cornish variation of the name George as well as its English version George.
Where does the name Jory come from?
The name Jory has its roots as a Cornish form of the name George, which in turn comes from the ancient Greek name Geōrgios. This derives from the ancient Greek term geōrgós, which consists of the elements gē (earth) and érgon (work). This leads to the meaning 'earth worker', but is often translated as 'farmer' or 'land worker'. Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Jory?
Dzhori
When is the name day of Jory?
The most important name day for Jory falls on April 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Jory is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th in the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Jory has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th.
Famous people
- Jory Cassel (character from 'A Song of Ice and Fire' (Game of Thrones))
- Jory Nash (Canadian singer)
- Jory Vinikour (musician from the USA)
- William Jory Henwood (English geologist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jory
What is the meaning of the name Jory?
The name Jory means 'the farmer' or 'the land worker' and is a Cornish variant of the name George.
Where does the name Jory come from?
Jory has its roots in the Cornish form of George, which is derived from the ancient Greek Geōrgios, meaning 'earth worker'.
How popular is the name Jory?
The name Jory is relatively well-known in some regions, particularly in Cornwall, but has limited distribution internationally.