Ray

The meaning of Ray is 'king' and it takes its meaning from its Old French origins. However, it has several other meanings. It was traditionally a name given to men, however, it can also be used for a girl as it also means 'female deer' in the Old English language. Ray means 'beam of light' but it can also be translated to mean 'radiant'. It is also considered a diminutive form of the German name Raginmund, where ‘agin’ means 'advice' and ‘mund' means 'protector'. The name also has Old Norse influences, as Ray translates to mean 'to reign' or 'ruler' but also 'power of the Gods', suggesting that those in power had been given the position as a blessing from the gods. Finally, it is also an Old English habitational name that was given to people that lived by the river. The name was made popular in the 20th century thanks to the American musician and pianist Ray Charles. He was one of the biggest musicians of the '60s and left behind an incredible musical legacy.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

wise protector

Origin

Diminutive of Raymond

Numerology

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Ray lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Ray

• Raymond Albert "Ray" Romano American actor and comedian
• Ray Toro American musician and guitarist
• Ray Charles American musician
• Ray Milland Welsh actor
• Ray Bradbury American author

Ray in Pop Culture

• Robby Ray Stewart character in series "Hannah Montana"
• Ray Brower unseen character in the film "Stand By Me" based on the novella "The Body" by Stephen King
• Ray character from the "Left Behind" series
• Ray character in series one and two of "Girls" (Lena Dunham)
• Ray Brennan from TV series "Las Vegas"