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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. Gillian94%
  2. Dayana93%
  3. Samira92%
  4. Madisen92%
  5. Shreya92%
  6. Sabina92%
  7. Jakayla91%
  8. Carlie90%
  9. Areli90%
  10. Emmalee90%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Jazlynn53%
  3. Madilyn55%
  4. Madelynn55%
  5. Isis57%
  6. Desire57%
  7. Star58%
  8. Danae59%
  9. Tatyana59%
  10. Rebeca60%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Lisette93%
  2. Abbigail90%
  3. Ally90%
  4. Marlee85%
  5. Katerina84%
  6. Shreya84%
  7. Cherish83%
  8. Emmalee83%
  9. Mckayla83%
  10. Patience82%

Bottom 10

  1. Rhiannon42%
  2. Allyssa42%
  3. Lailah43%
  4. Danae44%
  5. Isis44%
  6. Jazlynn45%
  7. Rhianna46%
  8. Savanah47%
  9. Star48%
  10. Tatyana48%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Vanesa92%
  2. Anneliese89%
  3. Kiersten89%
  4. Jackeline87%
  5. Damaris85%
  6. Cydney84%
  7. Karley84%
  8. Patience84%
  9. Graciela84%
  10. Ansley84%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna47%
  2. Aryana50%
  3. Kayli50%
  4. Litzy52%
  5. Brisa52%
  6. Isis53%
  7. Natalya54%
  8. Cherish54%
  9. Anastacia55%
  10. Unique55%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Abbigail96%
  2. Precious95%
  3. Emmalee95%
  4. Dulce95%
  5. Aryana93%
  6. Lilianna93%
  7. Alisson92%
  8. Maci92%
  9. Makena91%
  10. Anisa91%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Annika56%
  3. Aniya56%
  4. Macey57%
  5. Isis57%
  6. Desire58%
  7. Abril58%
  8. Savanah58%
  9. Danae58%
  10. Lisbeth59%
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