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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. Caroline90%
  2. Alexa87%
  3. Isabella86%
  4. Isabelle86%
  5. Ella85%
  6. Sophia85%
  7. Sophie85%
  8. Kaitlyn84%
  9. Natalie83%
  10. Paige83%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith53%
  2. Madelyn55%
  3. Hailey60%
  4. Zoe60%
  5. Autumn62%
  6. Maggie63%
  7. Zoey63%
  8. Destiny64%
  9. Kylie64%
  10. Savannah64%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Gabriella80%
  2. Alexa80%
  3. Ella78%
  4. Madeline75%
  5. Jocelyn75%
  6. Caroline75%
  7. Sophia74%
  8. Sophie74%
  9. Natalie73%
  10. Paige73%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn48%
  2. Maya50%
  3. Destiny54%
  4. Hannah57%
  5. Gabrielle58%
  6. Aaliyah58%
  7. Jade58%
  8. Hailey59%
  9. Hope60%
  10. Angelina60%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Isabel87%
  2. Grace85%
  3. Julia85%
  4. Jocelyn84%
  5. Hannah82%
  6. Emily81%
  7. Sophia81%
  8. Sophie81%
  9. Ella77%
  10. Sabrina77%

Bottom 10

  1. Destiny52%
  2. Autumn56%
  3. Addison57%
  4. Savannah57%
  5. Kylie61%
  6. Zoe61%
  7. Kaylee62%
  8. Sydney62%
  9. Brooklyn62%
  10. Brianna63%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Sophia89%
  2. Sophie89%
  3. Alexa87%
  4. Julia83%
  5. Emily83%
  6. Natalie83%
  7. Caroline83%
  8. Ella83%
  9. Gabriella82%
  10. Isabelle82%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah56%
  2. Hailey61%
  3. Maggie61%
  4. Zoe61%
  5. Madelyn62%
  6. Savannah64%
  7. Faith65%
  8. Autumn66%
  9. Zoey66%
  10. Lily67%
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