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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Ol96%
  2. Olyvia96%
  3. Mathieu96%
  4. Britta96%
  5. Oli96%
  6. Rachie96%
  7. Berty96%
  8. Trev96%
  9. Terr96%
  10. Chri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin43%
  3. Arwen47%
  4. Castiel48%
  5. Ruthy49%
  6. Roo49%
  7. Tut49%
  8. Ru49%
  9. Nix50%
  10. Tequila50%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Alfie96%
  2. Jetty95%
  3. Netta95%
  4. Bradlee95%
  5. Domenico95%
  6. Bails95%
  7. Bay95%
  8. Bail95%
  9. Woody95%
  10. Dwaine95%

Bottom 10

  1. Percey42%
  2. Risette42%
  3. Célou42%
  4. Cherokee42%
  5. Hold42%
  6. Fen42%
  7. Elon42%
  8. Iri42%
  9. Iridou42%
  10. Vanya42%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Temperance96%
  3. Damir96%
  4. Calum96%
  5. Seneca95%
  6. Landin95%
  7. Chesley95%
  8. Kareen94%
  9. Carlyn94%
  10. Lindell94%

Bottom 10

  1. Armi42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Anakin42%
  5. Pari42%
  6. Mav43%
  7. Mave43%
  8. Kals43%
  9. Gaston43%
  10. Ares44%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Teddie96%
  2. Tel96%
  3. Abygail96%
  4. Yesica96%
  5. Honey96%
  6. Terr96%
  7. Kiah96%
  8. Ammie96%
  9. Tammie-Bee96%
  10. Miyah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herberto42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Herby42%
  4. Jacko43%
  5. Arwen43%
  6. Shany43%
  7. Juanito43%
  8. Johno43%
  9. Shaughn43%
  10. Shanie43%
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