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Murray

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Settlement by the sea

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
MUR-ee
Origin
Celtic

Derived from the Scottish place name Moray, of uncertain Gaelic origin.

Popularity
Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: Scottish, Gaelic

Commonly used in: United Kingdom

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-29.

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