Ray
Pronunciation: RAY (key)
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Origin of the name Ray:
Originally a short form of Raymond (wise protection), Rayner (warrior of judgment), and Reynard (strong judgment), Ray is also bestowed as an independent given name.
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American Actor Ray Liotta.
Singer Ray Charles
Jazz Bassist Ray Brown
Author Ray Bradbury
Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard
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Ray Palmer, secret identity of the Atom (DC comics)
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Global Popularity of the Name Ray
- #664 in United States
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