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Fray

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fray'fray'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Dynamic

MEANING

To unravel or become worn at the edges

ORIGIN

Old French

ETYMOLOGY

From Old French 'frayer', derived from Latin 'fricare' meaning to rub

CULTURAL NOTES

The name 'Fray' can also imply a state of conflict or a noisy quarrel.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in contexts relating to wear and tear or disputes.

🇪🇸Spanish
Crisp

MEANING

Monk or friar

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

From Spanish 'fray', a title for monks or friars

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in religious contexts, particularly in Spain and Latin America.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a title for members of religious orders since medieval times.

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FAQs About Fray

The name Fray means "To unravel or become worn at the edges" in English, "Monk or friar" in Spanish.
Fray has Old French and Spanish origins. From Old French 'frayer', derived from Latin 'fricare' meaning to rub
Fray is pronounced fray (fray). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Fray include Frey, Ray.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Fray include Gray, Clay, May, Jay.
The most common spelling is Fray. Alternative spellings include Frey, Frae.
Fray - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations