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How to pronounce Raymond (RAY-mund)

Raymond

RAY-mund

Raymund

Germanic origin meaning wise protector. Two syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Ray.

Notes

Germanic origin meaning wise protector. Two syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Ray.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German
Meaning
wise protector

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Ray
  • Razza
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Raymond Carver (American short-story writer)

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