Olly-Ray
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Olly-Ray
Olly-Ray is a modern English hyphenated compound name combining "Olly" (a diminutive of Oliver, from the Old Norse "Leifr" meaning "ancestor's descendant" or from Latin "olivarius" meaning "olive tree grower") and "Ray" (from the Old French "rei" meaning "king" or as a short form of Raymond, meaning "wise protector").
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Etymology
Olly-Ray is a modern English hyphenated compound name combining "Olly" (a diminutive of Oliver, from the Old Norse "Leifr" meaning "ancestor's descendant" or from Latin "olivarius" meaning "olive tree grower") and "Ray" (from the Old French "rei" meaning "king" or as a short form of Raymond, meaning "wise protector"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in contemporary British and American contexts where hyphenated given names became fashionable in the late 20th century, with no significant historical or religious association.
Olly-Ray currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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