Male Name
Ray
ˈɹeɪ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
album titles
American Horror Story characters
animals
authors
bandleaders
bass guitarists
Bear in the Big Blue House characters
BECK characters
Beverly Hills 90210 universe characters
bluegrass musicians
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
informal80%
common65%
wholesome80%
strong120%
simple140%
Meaning & Etymology
Short form of Raymond, often used as an independent name. It coincides with an English word meaning "beam of light". Science-fiction author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) and musician Ray Charles (1930-2004) are two notable bearers of the name.