Gray vs. Grey: How to Choose the Right Word - ThoughtCo
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Jun 2, 2022 · In proper names: If someone’s last name is “Grey,” it cannot be spelled “Gray.”. For example, the popular Earl Grey tea is named after Charles Grey, the second Earl of Grey and prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834. The dog breed: The dog breed "greyhound" can never be spelled “grayhound.”. The same is true for ...