RUBY  

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

Ruby's Popularity in 2009: #108

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, Ruby's next to the top of the list in England, and #1 in Wales.

Nicknames & Variations for Ruby:
Rubee, Rubetta, Rubette, Rubey, Rubi, Rubie, Rubina, Rubinia, Rubyna, Rubyr

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:

• Elimination - Triplets
• Baby bug! coincidinks!
• Questions, Questions, Questions!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Ruby Clementine and Gemma?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ruby:

• Vintage Boys' Names: The Lost Names of 1910
• Vintage Girls' Names: The Lost Names of 1910
• VALENTINE NAMES: Names that link to love
• MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY NAMES
• 1910 BABY NAMES: Testing the 100-year rule