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[Opinions] Ray
I'm crushing on this brief, zappy name currently. What do you think of Ray? I'm fond of it on its own, but would most people assume it would be short for Raymond? Help me think of some fun, quirky combos for Ray. I want something that makes its outdated kitsch shine, not flop.Also I was browsing the comments on the name and found a winner. beethoven, maybe you want to add this to your collection:"I can't stand Ray. Isn't it like the #1 middle name of serial killers?"Fabulous.
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Ray is a family name for me, so I might use it. None of the Rays in my family are named Raymond. My grandfather's name is similar to Ray Conley [Surname], and his aunt and uncle are Doris Ray and Ray Edwin. Most people do assume it's short for Raymond, but they learn!Ray Simon
Ray Edmund
Ray Peter
Ray Nicholas
Ray Morgan
Ray Casper
Ray Julius
Ray Benjamin
Ray Dominic
Ray Sterling
Ray Harrison
Ray Leopold
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Thank you! I really enjoy:Ray Julius
Ray Casper
Ray Leopold (actually the rather minimalist Ray Leo seems really sharp, no?)
Ray Harrison (reminds me of Rex Harrison!)
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Ray on its own is fine - Raymond seems much more stodgy.Ray Gunnar hohoho
Ray Ira
Ray Moritz
Ray Vincent
Ray Sholto
Ray Rufus
Ray Valdemar
Ray Madoc
Ray Aras
Ray Louis
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Ray GunnarI LOVE ITAlso loving Ray Sholto and Ray Rufus, oh alliteration be still my heart.Ray Louis is PERFECTION!
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Ray Leslie is my grandpa's full name, and I'm glad my dad didn't get the mn too. I think people would assume it's short for something, or a filler mn (Rae seems to be one here). It could be short for Raylee (m) or Rayleigh (f), Rachel (usually Rae), and Raelynn (also, Rae imo). Names that start with that are
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Ray Leslie is very handsome!
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Wayne...,do a search for Weird News.The guy who runs it has - or used to - a column dedicated to Waynes because of how common it was in the crime section. Obviously Ray Wayne doesn't flow - too bad, really. :-DAnyway, I prefer Roy to Ray, purely due to association. Ray reminds me of a swarmy, aviator sunglasses wearer, probably into real estate. Roy reminds me of a farmer with a wicked sense of humor. As for Ray as a nn for Raymond - not likely, at least not now. (Although I love Raymond)Ray Elliot
Ray Harvey (I can't help myself)
Ray Emanuel
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LOL. I've always associated the name Lee with serial killers. I'd never use it on a boy for that reason. I like Lee/Leigh on a girl though.Ray is ok. I don't hate it or love it.
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If I were a rockstar: Stingray Crash
If I were "just" me: Rayko Benedict
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I like Ray!
It's mysterious. Don't like Raymond as much, but yes, people would probably assume that it was the full name.
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I like Ray. It's dated, but it's also got a very subtle nature vibe to it for me. I wouldn't assume it's short for anything.Ray Aloysius
Ray Alphonse
Ray Archimedes
Ray Balthazar *
Ray Canute
Ray Ebenezer
Ray Filibert
Ray Hieronymus
Ray Ildefonso *
Ray Nanuq
Ray Oddmund
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Yes, I was browsing my lists to see if I have any Ray-wavelength names. I rather like Ray Archimedes. And Ray Oddmund.
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I don't really like it all that much. To me it still seems very dated. When I picture a Ray, I definitely picture an older man. And yes if I were to meet a Ray, I'd probably think it was short for Raymond. That comment is full of win, by the way. Or maybe full of fail. I can't decide. Haha.
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