The spelling of the word "Rattray" follows English language conventions. The first syllable "rat" is pronounced /ræt/ and the second syllable "tray" is pronounced /treɪ/. The spelling of the word is straightforward with a clear emphasis on the "tray" sound at the end. The name has Gaelic origins and may have been anglicized from the Gaelic name "Mac Rath-mhaoile", meaning son of the bald Moor. Regardless of its origin, the spelling remains consistent with English language standards.