Moray

Moray is a boy’s name with both Irish and Scottish origins. It can connect your little one to the county in northern Scotland of the same name, perfect if they family tree has roots in the Highlands. Related to the Irish and Scottish surname Murray, Moray is a particularly fine baby name should you seek to pay tribute to your ancestral roots. It ultimately comes from the Irish name Muireadhach, meaning “mariner,” “seaman,” or “sea settlement.” Whether or not baby is going to grow up by the coast, Moray can instill that love for water from the very start. Strengthening this aquatic vibe is the name’s similarity to the large moray eel, giving the name a bit of marine mystery. With the name’s additional possible meaning of “lord,” baby is sure to grow into a respectable person who has admirable leadership skills.