Murray
Meaning of Murray
Murray is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as MUHR-ee (/ˈmʌri/). The name Murray has variations, such as Murry. In the United States, the popularity of the name Murray has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been given to around 40-50 newborn boys each year, ranking between 2500 and 3000 in terms of popularity. However, it's worth noting that the name Murray had higher rankings in previous decades, reaching its peak in the early 1960s. Despite its declining popularity, Murray remains a strong and timeless choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MUHR-ee (/ˈmʌri/)
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Notable People Named Murray
| Murray Newton Rothbard was a prominent American economist, historian, political theorist, and activist known for his contributions to the libertarian movement and as a founder of anarcho-capitalism. |
| Murray Gell-Mann was an influential American physicist known for his work on quarks, the renormalization group, and quantum chromodynamics. |
| Murray Kaufman, also known as Murray the K, was a prominent New York City rock and roll impresario and DJ who was influential during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, often referring to himself as the fifth Beatle during the early days of Beatlemania. |
| Murray David Perahia is a highly acclaimed American pianist and conductor, known for his exceptional interpretations of classical composers and multiple prestigious awards. |
| Anthony Murray Gleeson, an Australian former judge, was the 11th Chief Justice of Australia from 1998 to 2008. |
| Iain Murray Rose was a prominent Australian swimmer and six-time Olympic medalist known for his world records in freestyle events. |
| James Murray Kempton was an American journalist and social and political commentator who won a National Book Award in 1974 and a Pulitzer Prize in 1985. |
| Sir Murray Gordon Halberg was a successful New Zealand middle-distance runner and founder of the Halberg Trust, dedicated to helping children with disabilities. |
| Murray Irwin Gurfein was a prominent United States circuit judge known for his service on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the District Court for the Southern District of New York. |
| Murray Weideman was a prominent Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL) who passed away at the age of 85. |
| Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Fraser Sueter was a Royal Naval officer known for his contributions to naval aviation and later served as a Member of Parliament (MP). |
| Sir Murray Louis Tyrrell was a distinguished Australian public servant who served as the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia for 26 years, from 1947 to 1973. |
| Murray Elias Jarvik was an American psychopharmacologist known for his early research on d-lysergic acid and for co-inventing the nicotine patch. |
| Murray Van Wagoner - Murray Delos Van Wagoner was the 38th governor of Michigan from 1941 to 1943. |
