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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. Rachel96%
  2. Rebecca94%
  3. Diana93%
  4. Dianne93%
  5. Diane93%
  6. Erica93%
  7. Deanna93%
  8. Monica92%
  9. Audrey91%
  10. Joanna91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth49%
  2. Andrea51%
  3. Faith53%
  4. Agnes55%
  5. Madelyn55%
  6. Barbara55%
  7. Terri56%
  8. Theresa56%
  9. Teresa56%
  10. Megan57%

Love potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Janet95%
  2. Jeanette95%
  3. Charlene87%
  4. Penny86%
  5. Nancy86%
  6. Gloria86%
  7. Christy85%
  8. Monica85%
  9. Denise85%
  10. Vivian85%

Bottom 10

  1. Alice48%
  2. Autumn48%
  3. Maya50%
  4. Viola52%
  5. Amber53%
  6. Crystal53%
  7. Layla53%
  8. Ethel53%
  9. Melody54%
  10. Destiny54%

Professional potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Christina89%
  2. Christine89%
  3. Kristin89%
  4. Claire87%
  5. Isabel87%
  6. Marian87%
  7. Grace85%
  8. Julie85%
  9. Pearl85%
  10. Julia85%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Carla51%
  3. Kendra51%
  4. Destiny52%
  5. Whitney52%
  6. Crystal55%
  7. Maxine55%
  8. Harper55%
  9. Wanda55%
  10. Autumn56%

Crush potential for Moray

Top 10

  1. Nancy95%
  2. Darlene95%
  3. Charlene94%
  4. Sherry93%
  5. Monica92%
  6. Rachel91%
  7. Joyce91%
  8. Joanna91%
  9. Chelsea90%
  10. Linda89%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes46%
  2. Constance47%
  3. Andrea47%
  4. Connie47%
  5. Martha48%
  6. Ruth48%
  7. Roberta48%
  8. Barbara51%
  9. Norma53%
  10. Ann56%
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