- Meaning
- Red gemstone
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Ruby
Ruby is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: the star of the room.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Ruby: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Ruby
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Red gemstone".
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People like the letters in their own name more than other letters, especially their initials. It shows up in every country tested.
Nuttin (1985) and many replicationsQuestions about Ruby
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Red gemstone".
Is Ruby a boy or girl name?
Ruby is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ruby?
Ruby is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer