Bray is used as a boy or male name where its meaning is "cry out to God" or "gift of God" — this version of the name can also be
considered a modern invention.
Also used as Brae, Bri, Braye and a short form of Brayden, Braiden, Bradyn or Breydon. Brayden is from the biblical name Jotham or Jadon, meaning 'thankful'. Biblical personage named Jadon — in the Old Testament, he helped rebuild
the walls of
Jerusalem.