Wray
Old Norse · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Wray
The name Wray derives from Old Norse "vrá," meaning a small bay or inlet, and was used as a place name in northern England before becoming a surname and given name.
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Etymology
The name Wray derives from Old Norse "vrá," meaning a small bay or inlet, and was used as a place name in northern England before becoming a surname and given name. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious association, though it gained some prominence as a given name in the 20th century.
Wray currently ranks #9,197 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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