Why is Rory's middle name Leigh?

“She was lying in the hospital thinking about how men name boys after themselves all the time,” Rory says. “So why couldn't women?” Rory's full name is Lorelai
Lorelai
Lorelai Victoria Gilmore is a fictional character in The WB dramedy television series Gilmore Girls. Portrayed by actress Lauren Graham, she appeared in every episode of the show from the pilot in 2000 to the series finale in 2007.
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Leigh, which might come from Marilyn Monroe's gold digging character Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
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What was Rory's middle name?

Rory's given first name is also Lorelai, but her middle name is Leigh.
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Where did rorys middle name come from?

Rory and Lorelai didn't share a middle name in 'Gilmore Girls' While Rory and her mother, Lorelai Gilmore, shared the same first name, their middle names differed. Lorelai's middle name was Victoria. Rory's middle name was Leigh, as evidenced by her 16th Birthday party invitation and her graduation from Chilton.
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Why did Lorelai Gilmore name her daughter after herself?

It's mentioned a few times on the show that Lorelai is Rory's at birth name. It was said that Lorelai named Rory after herself, because while in labour be she thought it was sexist of men to name their sons after themselves.
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What's Rory Gilmore's full name?

Lorelai Leigh "Rory" Gilmore is a fictional character from the WB/CW television series Gilmore Girls portrayed by Alexis Bledel. She first appeared in the pilot episode of the series on October 5, 2000 and appeared in every episode until the series finale on May 15, 2007.
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Why does Logan call Rory Ace?

Calling her "Ace" was his way of gently ribbing Rory for her serious demeanor and the way she held her work as a student journalist to the utmost importance. As someone who was completely carefree, Logan found humor in this. But as Gilmore Girls went on, Logan began to show his sweeter and more vulnerable side to Rory.
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How old was Rory when she got pregnant?

In Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, at the end of the Fall episode, Rory tells Lorelai she's pregnant, revealing the final four words Sherman-Palladino had in mind all along; “Mom?” “Yeah?” “I'm pregnant.” While not 16 years old like her own mother was, Rory is romantically unattached and without a steady job, ...
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What were the last four words on Gilmore girl?

But back to Rory; let's pause for a moment to review those final four words between Rory and Lorelai as they sat in the Stars Hollow gazebo after Luke and Lorelai's wedding: Rory: “Mom?” Lorelai: “Yeah?” Rory: “I'm pregnant.”
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How much older is Lorelai than Rory?

Rory is 32 years old at this point, meaning she's basically the same age as Lorelai at the beginning of the show. Lorelai is then 48 years old. The revival plays with the idea of things coming full circle. It was teased that Rory is left with making a similar decision Lorelai decided to make years ago.
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Is Rory a non binary name?

Rory is a gender-neutral baby name of Irish origin. Rory is an Anglicized name derived from the Irish word ruadh, meaning “red,” and the Old Irish name Ruaidhrí, meaning “red king.” History buffs will recognize Rory or Ruaidhrí as the High King of Ireland in the 1100s who fought and challenged Anglo-Norman invaders.
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What ethnicity is Gilmore?

The name can be of Irish, in particular from Ulster, and Scottish Highland origin, Anglicised from the Gaelic Mac Gille Mhoire (Scottish Gaelic), Mac Giolla Mhuire (Ulster Irish Gaelic). The name was a patronymic name meaning "servant of (the Virgin) Mary".
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What was Lorelai's middle name?

Lorelai Victoria Gilmore is a fictional character in The WB dramedy television series Gilmore Girls. Portrayed by actress Lauren Graham, she appeared in every episode of the show from the pilot in 2000 to the series finale in 2007.
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Is Rory short for Aurora?

Rory: A popular nickname for Aurora with a gender-neutral vibe.
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Whose mother is Trix Gilmore?

Did you know. First appearance of Marion Ross, playing Richard Gilmore's mother, Lorelai Gilmore, aka Trix.
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Why is Babette's house so small?

She frequently be found gossiping with her dear friend, Miss Patty. Her house is built to accommodate her height, which her husband, Morey finds difficult, since he is very tall.
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Why are the Gilmores rich?

The Gilmores also received money after Richard's mother died. Before retiring and starting his own business, Richard was the Vice President at Gurmon & Driscoll Insurance Corp. Due to his jobs, experience, and family money on both sides, it's assumed the Gilmores are worth upwards of $50 million.
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What did Tristan call Rory?

"Mary," is, of course, a nickname Tristan would use for Rory (Alexis Bledel), who he crushed on at their shared high school. His character crushed so hard, it occasionally led to altercations with Jared Padalecki's Dean Forester, who was usually Rory's beau.
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What does ZINF mean in Gilmore Girls?

Pun: Lorelai wants her and Chris to go by the pseudonyms Zinf and Del. Zinfandel is a Californian wine grape.
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How long were Lorelai and Rory not talking?

Season 6. Lorelai is disappointed by Rory's actions but concedes that she cannot force her back to Yale; it is a decision Rory must make for herself. Mother and daughter do not speak for six months. Rory has to complete community service and Emily finds her a job with the DAR.
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Who does Rory end up pregnant by?

However, the show does hint as to whose baby Rory is pregnant with. From a boyfriend to a one-night stand to an illicit affair, A Year in the Life presents a few men who could be possible candidates, but all signs point to Logan being the father of Rory's baby.
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Does Rory tell Logan she is pregnant?

"I'm pregnant," Rory told her mother at the end of "Fall," the fourth episode of the Gilmore Girls revival. Although everyone was worried about the final four words of the series, it ended up being these last two words that shocked Gilmore Girls fans to their core all around the world.
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Who is Rory's baby daddy?

Fans have speculated that the father of Rory's baby is none other than Logan. Matt Czuchry had a very prominent role in the revival, as Rory, who had a boyfriend at the time, was sneaking around with her former beau.
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