RUBY  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "deep red, translucent precious stone"

Popularity in 2008: #113

Unlike quiet gem names Pearl, Opal, and Crystal, vibrant red Ruby is sassy and sultry and definitely on the rise. An early rock classic -- think "Ruby Tuesday" -- Ruby makes a cool yet warm choice. Chosen by Tobey Maguire and other celebs. It's next to the top of the list in England, and #1 in Wales.

Variations:
Rubinia, Rubey, Rubee, Rubyr, Rubyna, Rubie, Rubette, Rubi, Rubina, Rubetta

People who like Ruby also like:

Annika, Clara, Gemma, Genevieve, Georgia, Jemima, Liv, Livia, Willow, Kieran, Owen, Jude, Leo, Rowan, Tobias

Ruby is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• An Aversion To "Y"
• Popular names you just don't 'get'.
• Nothing seems to go with 'Anderson'... Need First Name!
• Names heard about town in the last week or so

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ruby:

• WORD NAMES FOR BABIES: What's in a word?
• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• OLD LADY NAMES: Ready for the Next Wave?
• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• AUTUMN NAMES