Meaning & Story
A variant of Rory or Roy, from the Old Irish Ruadhri meaning red king, suggesting vitality and a sunny disposition.
Roey is a warm, friendly variant that puts a personal spin on the classic Roy or Rory tradition — the -ey ending softens the name and makes it feel more like a term of endearment than a formal given name. For a male pet, it has an immediate friendliness that suits a dog who greets everyone as a long-lost friend. The Celtic roots connecting it to red kings give it a hint of heritage and vitality. Roey is the kind of name that suits an outgoing, warm-natured dog who genuinely loves people and expresses it constantly.