| Meaning | deep red precious stone |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ruby |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ru-by |
Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl is a task filled with significance, and one that will stay with her throughout her life. If you're searching for a name that embodies passion, love, and strength, look no further than "Ruby."
With its Latin origins, Ruby evokes the vivid red hue of the precious gemstone, which has long been cherished for its beauty and rarity. The name carries a sense of energy and courage, making it an ideal choice for a little girl destined for great things.
Not only does Ruby boast a timeless appeal, but it also offers a variety of lovely variations in different languages, such as Rubina and Rubí, adding a touch of international flair. Common nicknames like Rue and Roo provide endearing options for close family and friends to use.
Throughout history, the name Ruby has adorned both real and fictional remarkable women. From civil rights activists like Ruby Bridges to beloved characters like Ruby Roundhouse, the name has been associated with strength, resilience, and determination.
Ruby is a name that holds a world of meaning and character. Whether she becomes an actress, a leader, a scientist, or an artist, your little Ruby is sure to shine brightly in her own unique way, just like the precious gemstone that inspired her name.
| Rubina |
| Rubí |
| Rubinia |
| Rubyna |
| Rube |
| Rubies |
| Ru |
| Ruby Bridges | Civil rights activist and first African American child to desegregate an all-white school |
| Ruby Dee | Acclaimed actress, poet, and civil rights activist |
| Ruby Rose | Australian model, actress, and LGBTQ+ advocate |
| Ruby Dhalla | Canadian politician and former Member of Parliament |
| Ruby Wax | Comedian, actress, and mental health advocate |
| Ruby Keeler | Broadway and film actress, known for her roles in musicals |
| Ruby Muhammad | Founder of the Lost-Found Nation of Islam |
| Ruby Stevens | Barbara Stanwyck - Iconic American actress from Hollywood's Golden Age |
| Ruby Lin | Taiwanese actress and singer |
| Ruby Modine | American actress and singer-songwriter |
| Ruby Bentall | British actress known for her work in period dramas |
| Ruby Granger | British YouTuber and study vlogger |
| Ruby Ibarra | Filipino American rapper and spoken word artist |
| Ruby Bridges Hall | Educator and activist |
| Ruby Johnson | American soul singer |
| Ruby Turner | British Jamaican R&B and soul singer |
| Ruby Sales | Civil rights activist and theologian |
| Ruby Chishti | Pakistani-American contemporary artist and sculptor |
| Ruby McConnell | American environmentalist and author |
| Ruby Hughes | British classical soprano |
| Ruby Daly | The Darkest Minds |
| Ruby Roundhouse | Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle |
| Ruby Lucas/Red Riding Hood | Once Upon a Time |
| Ruby Aldridge | American Psycho |
| Ruby Sinclair | Ruby in Paradise |
| Ruby Buckton | Home and Away |
| Ruby Gloom | Ruby Gloom |
| Ruby Stevens | Ruby Sparks |
| Ruby Allen | EastEnders |
| Ruby Morris | About Time |
| Ruby Cassidy | Shortland Street |
| Ruby Baker | Raising Helen |