Cray
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Cray is a boy’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “Shortened form of names like CRAYTON, place name or surname. Could derive from CREIGHTON meaning 'rock town'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.
What Cray Means
“Shortened form of names like CRAYTON, place name or surname. Could derive from CREIGHTON meaning 'rock town'.”
The Story of Cray
This name, born from Scottish landscapes, evokes the steadfastness of rock and the quiet strength of earth.
Cray is a name with Scottish origins, often a shortened form of names like Crayton. It may also derive from a place name, potentially linked to 'Creighton,' meaning 'rock town,' suggesting a foundation of stability.
For your son, Cray suggests a reliable and reserved nature. You picture someone independent, who builds strong foundations and possesses a quiet inner strength, a calm presence in a bustling world.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1993
Total Births
111
First Recorded
1962
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