Ruby
Gender: F
Origin of Ruby: Latin
Meaning of Ruby: "deep red, translucent precious stone"
Ruby's Popularity in 2011: #109
Ruby, vibrant red, is sassy and sultry and definitely on the rise, unlike quiet gem names Pearl, Opal, and Crystal. An early rock classic -- think "Ruby Tuesday" -- Ruby makes a cool yet warm choice. Chosen by Tobey Maguire and other celebs, Ruby's next to the top of the list in England, and #1 in Wales.
Rubee, Rubetta, Rubette, Rubey, Rubi, Rubie, Rubina, Rubinia, Rubyna, Rubyr
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Ruby
Gender: M
Origin of Ruby: Diminutive of Reuben
Though we love the Biblical name Reuben and its streamlined form Ruben, we'd caution against shortening it to Ruby for a boy. As one of the top girls' names throughout the English-speaking world, it's become too feminine for a boy.
