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Rae (female)

Variants:Rochie (F)
Pet Name for:Rachel (F)
Derivative(s):Raelene (F)
Can be spelt:Ray (F)
Masculine form:Ray (M) Raymond (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

1. Scottish and English pet name for Rachel, from Hebrew "ewe", symbolising "gentleness".

Rae in this usage is believed to be a mainly Scottish pet name, although it isoccasionally found in other English-speaking groups and has sometimes been derived fromthe surname Rae, which is from Gaelic "grace".

2. Australian feminine form of Ray or Raymond which is from Old German "wise protector".
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