English

Ruby

Pronounced ROO-beeShare

Meaning: Ruby gemstone

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ruby is an English gemstone name. The word’s older Latin root refers to red, giving it a clear color connection without requiring an additional spiritual or personality meaning.

Nicknames

  • Rubes
  • Roo

Spellings & variants

  • Rubí

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Ruby comes from English.

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