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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Rae96%
  2. Rachael96%
  3. Tammie96%
  4. Kellie94%
  5. Reba94%
  6. Becky94%
  7. Rebekah94%
  8. Dianna93%
  9. Deana93%
  10. Bridgette93%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie49%
  2. Kali55%
  3. Nova55%
  4. Inez55%
  5. Madalyn55%
  6. Madeleine55%
  7. Teri56%
  8. Genesis56%
  9. Therese56%
  10. Bobbi57%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Janette95%
  2. Jeannette95%
  3. Yvette92%
  4. Tammie89%
  5. Mable89%
  6. Ashlee89%
  7. Kellie89%
  8. Marcy88%
  9. Jeannine88%
  10. Penelope86%

Bottom 10

  1. Raven42%
  2. Iris42%
  3. Luna42%
  4. Heaven42%
  5. Celeste42%
  6. Aria43%
  7. Willow44%
  8. Janis45%
  9. Kali46%
  10. Lila47%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Serena92%
  2. Krista89%
  3. Kristie89%
  4. Kristine89%
  5. Kristi89%
  6. Kristy89%
  7. Kirsten89%
  8. Eunice87%
  9. Clare87%
  10. Addie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali43%
  2. Paulette49%
  3. Diamond50%
  4. Heaven52%
  5. Nova53%
  6. Simone53%
  7. Misty53%
  8. Lola54%
  9. Scarlett54%
  10. Londyn54%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Tammie96%
  2. Jeannine96%
  3. Kellie95%
  4. Susie95%
  5. Shari95%
  6. Nannie95%
  7. Corinne94%
  8. Ashlee94%
  9. Sherri94%
  10. Darla94%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez46%
  2. Bobbi48%
  3. Ruthie48%
  4. Simone49%
  5. Alberta51%
  6. Trudy56%
  7. Ramona57%
  8. Elva57%
  9. Jillian57%
  10. Janis57%
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