Name Rae Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Rae

Rae is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Rae?

Rae is a short variant of the Hebrew name Rachel, but also a feminine form of the masculine name Ray, which is a short form of the name Raymond, which is a variant of the Germanic name Raimund.

What does the name Rae mean?

Rae means “ewe” in Hebrew (from “rachél/רָחֵל”) and “advisor and protector” (from Germanic “ragin” = advice + “munt” = protection).

Pronunciation of Rae