Gray Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Gray is a masculine name of British origin. We know that it originated from the Boernician clans that were located on the border between Scotland and England and that it was used to describe people who had gray hair. The link to Scotland suggests that it comes from the Gaelic word riabhach, which was a nickname for people with silver hair. Gray is a stylish and shortened alternative to its sibling Grayson, and it allows the baby to stand out with a hint of flash.

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