Rae

Rae is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a short form of Rachel, from Hebrew Rachel (ewe), or a feminine form of Ray, from the Germanic name element rad (counsel, decision), carrying meanings of 'graceful doe' or 'radiant beam of light.'

Rae has the simple, sun-drenched quality of names like Mae, Faye, and Bea — short enough to fit inside any name as a middle but strong enough to stand completely alone. It's been used as a given name since the 19th century and carries a vintage warmth that feels both old-fashioned and remarkably current.