Murray

  • Origin
    Gaelic, Scottish
  • Meaning
    settlement by the sea
  • Variations
    Morris, Maurice, Moray, Murry, Murrey, Mauritz
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  • Murray represents an excellent choice for families drawn to names with substantial character and understated confidence. This distinguished name has weathered changing trends with remarkable resilience, maintaining relevance across generations without ever becoming commonplace. The name possesses a gentle strength, avoiding aggressive sounds while still projecting capability and steadiness. Murray feels equally at home in academic, artistic, and professional environments, offering your son a name that won't limit his possibilities or create preconceptions about his interests or abilities. The double 'r' provides satisfying weight to the pronunciation, while the 'y' ending adds an unexpected softness that prevents the name from feeling too heavy. Parents who choose Murray often appreciate its literary and historical associations without being bound by them. The name suggests thoughtfulness and depth, qualities that never go out of style. Murray ages gracefully, sounding equally appropriate for an infant as it does for an accomplished adult.
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