Origin of the name Rae:
Feminine form of Ray, which is a short form of Raymond (wise protection). Rae is also used as a short form of Rachel and as a name element in combination names such as Rae Ann.
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Rayla is my name and I have not met anyone who has it. Frankly I like that I am unique :o)
My mother came up with it after she realized I wasn't a boy. I was supposed to be named after my 2 grandfathers (Raymond being one of them - my second grandfather got his name as part of my middle name)- Nicknames for Rayla: | Edit
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Sunshine- ray standng for a ray of sun and la standing for an outburts or shining
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