Rae
RAY
Popularity
#1265
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
24,242
Peak Year
#412 in 1956
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Rae is a Scottish name, a short form of Rachel, meaning 'ewe' (female sheep) in Hebrew. It can also mean 'grace' as related to Ray/Raymond.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Rae Dawn Chong
Canadian-American actress
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