Wray

Wray, an English surname turned given name, is derived from a placename meaning 'nook' or 'corner.' It evokes a sense of settled calm, of a place found and appreciated. Its origins are rooted in the landscape, suggesting a connection to the earth and a quiet, established presence that has weathered time.

When you whisper 'Wray' in the quiet moments before sleep, it sounds like a promise of steadfastness. This name is for a son you envision as a steady presence, a boy whose calm demeanor is a source of comfort to you. Writing 'Wray' on his birth announcement will feel like marking a safe harbor, a place of quiet strength he can always return to.