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Moray

Boy Name day: May 24
Moray is a short form of Murray: on birth records it is written Murray (22,000 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Murray page.
Origin: Scottish (place name). Meaning: From Moray, 'settlement by the sea'.
A Scottish surname derived from the region of Moray, whose name means 'sea settlement', later used as a given name.

Name day for Moray

May 24

Why this day? Moray is a short form of Murray, and shares its name day.

Moray is celebrated in the United States on May 24.

The story of the name Moray

Moray is a short form of Murray. It keeps its origin (Scottish (place name)) and meaning — from Moray, 'settlement by the sea', and shares its name day, May 24.

On birth records, Moray is rarely written as such: the Morays are Murrays (22,000 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Murray page.

Frequently asked questions about Moray

What does Moray mean?

Moray is a short form of Murray, which means from Moray, 'settlement by the sea'.

When is Moray's name day?

May 24, together with Murray: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Moray a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Murray.

Moray's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Christophe95%
  2. Kieth95%
  3. Doran93%
  4. Duwayne93%
  5. Kirt93%
  6. Kevan92%
  7. Derwin92%
  8. Dwane92%
  9. Rich90%
  10. Wayde90%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid58%
  2. Cleophus63%
  3. Rudolfo66%
  4. Rock68%
  5. Davy69%
  6. Flint70%
  7. Butch71%
  8. Skip72%
  9. Ritchie72%
  10. Garold72%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Woody95%
  2. Dwaine95%
  3. Duwayne92%
  4. Wardell92%
  5. Kirt92%
  6. Gaylon90%
  7. Timmothy90%
  8. Mikeal90%
  9. Willam87%
  10. Lawrance87%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid54%
  2. Flint55%
  3. Rudolfo58%
  4. Franz59%
  5. Rand59%
  6. Raynard59%
  7. Rolf62%
  8. Cleve62%
  9. Geary63%
  10. Rance64%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Pernell91%
  2. Sanders90%
  3. Stafford90%
  4. Randel90%
  5. Kennth90%
  6. Deryl90%
  7. Rock88%
  8. Lenwood86%
  9. Delmas85%
  10. Wardell85%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard49%
  2. Sid54%
  3. Davey56%
  4. Davy62%
  5. Blane63%
  6. Reinaldo63%
  7. Brion63%
  8. Timmie63%
  9. Rudolfo63%
  10. Flint63%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Duwayne94%
  2. Kirt94%
  3. Dwaine90%
  4. Timmie90%
  5. Woody89%
  6. Kieth87%
  7. Lawrance86%
  8. Danniel86%
  9. Maury86%
  10. Harrell86%

Bottom 10

  1. Franz64%
  2. Cleophus64%
  3. Rock65%
  4. Rolf65%
  5. Flint65%
  6. Les66%
  7. Faron66%
  8. Len66%
  9. Lenwood66%
  10. Ritchie67%
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