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Ruby

Girl · Latin · Short name

Meaning
A deep-red precious gemstone
Pronunciation
ROO-bee
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'ruber' meaning red, for the ruby gemstone.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageNature-inspiredClassic

Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Alternate spellings

  • RubieEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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