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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. Gil96%
  2. Rae96%
  3. Neal96%
  4. Mitch96%
  5. Stanley96%
  6. Perry96%
  7. Darrell96%
  8. Terry96%
  9. Tammie96%
  10. Kerry96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree51%
  2. John51%
  3. Deidre52%
  4. Lourdes55%
  5. Freddy55%
  6. Barbara55%
  7. Terri56%
  8. Theresa56%
  9. Terrie56%
  10. Teresa56%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Janette95%
  2. Woody95%
  3. Dwaine95%
  4. Janet95%
  5. Janey93%
  6. Maryjo93%
  7. Duwayne92%
  8. Wardell92%
  9. Kirt92%
  10. Rob91%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Janis45%
  4. Deidre46%
  5. Edie47%
  6. Lee47%
  7. Pandora48%
  8. Caryl48%
  9. Byron49%
  10. Elvis50%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Lindell94%
  3. Janise94%
  4. Eilene94%
  5. Toney93%
  6. Pamella92%
  7. Pernell91%
  8. Dwain90%
  9. Sanders90%
  10. Stafford90%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre45%
  2. Georgette46%
  3. Madonna48%
  4. Paulette49%
  5. Raynard49%
  6. Carla51%
  7. Dean51%
  8. Unknown51%
  9. Roxane52%
  10. Sid54%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Teddie96%
  2. Tammie96%
  3. Terry96%
  4. Maryjo96%
  5. Sherie96%
  6. Leeann95%
  7. Pattie95%
  8. Jonell95%
  9. Nancy95%
  10. Shari95%

Bottom 10

  1. John43%
  2. Constance47%
  3. Connie47%
  4. Andree47%
  5. Martha48%
  6. Roberta48%
  7. Karl49%
  8. Joseph50%
  9. Joesph50%
  10. Barbara51%
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