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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.

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Friendship potential for Moray

Love potential for Moray

Bottom 10

  1. Chandra42%
  2. Aja42%
  3. Starla48%
  4. Renata53%
  5. Misti53%
  6. Windy55%
  7. Tawana55%
  8. Tosha56%
  9. Salina56%
  10. Lucretia57%

Professional potential for Moray

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Aja49%
  3. Starla52%
  4. Barbra54%
  5. Josette55%
  6. Ursula57%
  7. Janell59%
  8. Shanika60%
  9. Tammi60%
  10. Wendi60%

Crush potential for Moray

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