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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. Ol96%
  2. Olyvia96%
  3. Mathieu96%
  4. Britta96%
  5. Oli96%
  6. Rachie96%
  7. Berty96%
  8. Trev96%
  9. Felipe96%
  10. Terr96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Anakin43%
  4. Eleanora45%
  5. Arwen47%
  6. Estefania48%
  7. Castiel48%
  8. Ruthy49%
  9. Ruthie49%
  10. Roo49%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Crosby96%
  2. Alfred96%
  3. Alfie96%
  4. Arian96%
  5. Brycen96%
  6. Nestor96%
  7. Watson96%
  8. Marcel96%
  9. Janette95%
  10. Jetty95%

Bottom 10

  1. Raven42%
  2. Percey42%
  3. Percy42%
  4. Risette42%
  5. Lyra42%
  6. Célou42%
  7. Iris42%
  8. Cherokee42%
  9. Coraline42%
  10. Hold42%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Khadijah96%
  3. Kendal96%
  4. Temperance96%
  5. Vernie96%
  6. Ruthann96%
  7. Damir96%
  8. Calum96%
  9. Everette96%
  10. Baron96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Armi42%
  3. Tosha42%
  4. Elon42%
  5. Armani42%
  6. Ris42%
  7. Paris42%
  8. Anakin42%
  9. Pari42%
  10. Mav43%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Teddie96%
  2. Katelin96%
  3. Tammie96%
  4. Abbigail96%
  5. Terry96%
  6. Tel96%
  7. Abygail96%
  8. Yesica96%
  9. Lovie96%
  10. Honey96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herberto42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Herby42%
  4. Allyssa42%
  5. Herbert42%
  6. Travon42%
  7. Erna42%
  8. Jacko43%
  9. Johnie43%
  10. Arwen43%
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