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Murray

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"Of Ó Muireadhaigh; From the land by the sea"

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Murray is boy's name of Gaelic origin that has links to both Irish and Scottish history. It is an anglicized version of an old Gaelic surname, meaning "descendant of Ó Muireadhaigh." Murray was a particularly popular name in Scotland due to the seaside area of Moray Firth. The name Murray has long been associated with seafaring and marine life as a result of its coastal origins. Although a traditional and longstanding surname, Murray makes for a unique given name as fresh as seaside air!

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