Riley

Life of ease

Riley is a given name, used for both males and females, that became popular in the late 20th century.

It originated as an Irish surname.

The phrase living the life of Riley means enjoying a carefree, comfortable existence without work or worry—though this expression predates the name's popularity and may derive from a different source.

surname

ancestry

Family line of descent

family · clan · kinship · descent · pedigree · forebears · ancestors · legacy · roots · Irish

boyname

Aiden

Irish-origin boy's name

  • LiamIrish male name
  • NoahBiblical vessel builder
  • MasonBuilder in brick

Ethan · Logan · Lucas · Jackson · Oliver · Wyatt · Carter · Dylan · Grayson · Hunter

girlname

Emma

Name suggesting wholeness

  • OliviaFemale given name
  • MadisonWisconsin's governmental seat
  • AvaFeminine given name

Sophia · Isabella · Charlotte · Mia · Amelia · Harper · Ella · Abigail · Emily · Elizabeth

Categories
Opposites
emotional state

Rileyjoyless

Without pleasure or gladness

sad · angry · depressed · miserable · bitter

character archetype in coming-of-age stories

RileyWednesday Addams

Morbid fictional daughter

Eeyore · Charlie Brown · Daria

name character/connotation

RileyMortimer

Classic ventriloquist dummy name

Dolores · Tristan · Mallory · Deirdre · Desdemona

Phrases
Family

riled, riles, riling

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G