Gray

Gray Meaning & Origin

About Gray
The name Gray is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "græg," meaning "gray-haired" or "gray-haired warrior." It is often associated with the color gray, which symbolizes neutrality, balance, and wisdom. As a name, Gray can represent someone who is wise, calm, and balanced in their approach to life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gray are male.

Gray Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.38% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1
🌐 IPA
/greɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gray in Braille

Here's how to represent Gray in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gray in braille

How to Spell the Name Gray in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gray using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gray in sign language

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