Ruth

I used to hate this name and think it was very dated, but singer Ruth B has made me like it a lot more. It's easy to spell, monosyllabic, and familiar. Objectively, the perfect name. Go for it!

This name becomes even more important as RBG has sadly passed...I know of several people who are planning to name their baby girls Ruth now. The Ruths I've known (or known of) have all been strong, hardworking, incredible women.

Rest In Peace Ruth Bader Ginsburg 🕊 🌹

I love this name. It was my great-grandmother's name, so it automatically makes me think of a kind, gentle, strong, and driven woman. I like how it isn't similar in sound to a lot of other names, and it isn't filled with "a"s and "e"s like most girls' names are.

Ruth is such a cute, versatile middle

I've known 3 Ruths and I admired them so much. They were such kind and interesting people--made me love the name!

This name never sounded feminine to me,like ever.

I personally love this name!

All surnames are you unisex unless you live in Iceland.

Well, I don't think there are any left unless they're a grandpa.

I love this name. It's so sweet and classic.

Does it mean there are any boys with that first name?

I used to go to school with a girl who went by Ruth Ellen. I never really thought much of it then, but I've come to really love that name.

According to the Social Security Administration, from 1892-1939 Ruth was on the Top 1000 for men.

Are there any boys with the first name of Ruth?

Sounds old fashioned, but old is new again! I think Ruth on a modern little girl would be very different, and you could call her Ruthie until she grew into it.

I'm not Christian, not even religious, but I really like this name. Classic, soft, simple and timeless :)

I support Seth and Asher for a girl, so I might as well support Ruth for a boy to keep it equal. I like June on a boy.

I think that since that this is a classic female name dating back to Biblical times, it would be a bit difficult for a boy to carry. Thomas is a common surname, but not many of us would consider it for a girl on that basis.

All last names are unisex... Unless you're from some weird European country where they have last names like Hansdotter and Hanson...

Why is this name meant to only be a girls' name even though it is also a unisex surname?

I know, but I love double middle names! My brother has 2 mn's but I only have one so I've always been jealous!! Also my granddad has two middle names and he is my most cherished relative, I think having 2 mn's would be a nice family tradition to carry on without having to reuse or reinvent a name I really don't like xx

I really like it. It's classic, unfrilly and strong, and I love the clear "oo" sound and soft "th". It's really rare nowadays too.

Ruth Clemency is beautiful just as it is! I don't think it needs a second mn - gorgeous!

No thank you!

One of my all time favourites, so warm and friendly! I can imagine it on all ages, and even though I've gone on and off this name in the past I recently met a Ruth who is really lovely- that certainly helps :) my favourite combination at the moment is Ruth Clemency, I'm just looking for that perfect second mn to complete my list of dream names to keep in mind for the future.

It's such a soft, sweet name.

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I love Ruthie as a nickname but I'm not a fan of Ruth on its own, unfortunately.

Rutka is the Polish version, which I actually prefer for some reason.

I would love to like this name but it's so common around me. In addition, I knew one Ruth who was not a pleasant person in any sense of the word.

I think this is beautiful- so soft and gentle sounding. Ruth was a great woman in the Bible too, and her name has a lovely meaning. All ticks!

Oh I think Ruth is a gorgeous name, especially when named after someone you love. Maybe you could middle name it or maybe your great grandma had a middle name you could use instead? Or I'm sure there is a name out there with a similar sound or meaning to Ruth that you like better?

Maybe Rue could work for you? It sounds more modern

I want so badly to love this name. It was my great grandmother's name and she was such a strong, driven woman. She would be a perfect namesake for my daughter. But I just don't really like the name... I'm considering it for a middle name though.

I think it is a pretty name though I have that problem that I knew a Ruth in high school and she turned out to be dishonest and back stabbing. So I just can't go there.

I love it. It is so sweet and has such an awesome meaning.

This is my mum's middle name, and she hates it. I don't think its that bad, but I have to admit it is a little old fashioned.

I will be the first to say that I love this name! I think it's perfectly refined, but makes a statement.