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Murray

Pronunciation: [ m-ER-ee ]

Girl Name #9,360 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Murray is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ER-ee.

Parents who love the name Murray often also consider Muriel, Murray, Murdock .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,360
Total SSA Count
12

Nicknames

Mur Muy Murie Murrie

Also a Boy Name

Murray is also used as a boy name, ranked #2744.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray

Is Murray a boy or girl name?
Murray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9360. As a boy name, it is ranked #2744. Murray is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Murray?
Murray is pronounced m-ER-ee.
How popular is the name Murray?
Murray is currently ranked #9360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Murray?
Common nicknames for Murray include Mur, Muy, Murie, and Murrie.
Is Murray a common or rare name?
Murray is an uncommon name, ranked #9360 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Murray

Murray is a girl name .

Is Murray a boy or girl name? Murray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,360 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,744. Murray is more commonly used as a boy name.

Murray is currently ranked #9,360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Murray include Mur, Muy, Murie, and Murrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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