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Origin, Meaning, And History of Ruby

The name Ruby is of English origin, derived from the word “ruber” which means “red” in Latin. The name became popular during the Victorian era after the gemstone of the same name. Ruby is a type of mineral known for its deep red color. The gemstone has been of great value for many decades and is used for jewelry and other decorative objects. It was highly valued in ancient cultures such as India, China, and Greece. Ruby is also the birthstone for the month of July.

There are many variations of Ruby. A few of them are Rubee, Rubella, Rubey, Rubi, Rubie, and Rubina. The popularity of the name has risen and fallen over the centuries, but it has remained a popular choice among parents.

Ruby is typically a girl’s name, but it can also be given to a boy. It is often used as a shortened version of the masculine name Reuben. In the 20th century, the popularity of the name Ruby declined, but it has seen a resurgence in recent years. Ruby is now a popular name in many countries, including the US, the UK, and Australia. The name is associated with qualities such as passion, ambition, and energy.

As it conjures up thoughts of a rich, fiery red, the old gem name Ruby is arguably one of the most well-liked. With songs like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love from Me” and Rolling Stone’s “Ruby Tuesday,” Ruby was a breakthrough for early rock songs in The US and is now well-known in Wales, Ireland, England, and Australia.

In addition to being a given name, Ruby is also the name of several fictional characters, including Ruby Rhod from The Fifth Element, Ruby Sparks from Ruby Sparks, Ruby Allen from EastEnders, and Ruby in the television show “Once Upon a Time.” The name has also been used in the television shows RWBY, Max and Ruby, Supernatural, and Stephen Universe.

Ruby

Meaning A precious red jewel

Gender Girl

Origin Cornish, French

Names starting with  R..  Ra..  Raa..  Rab..  Raf..  Rah..  Rav..  Ree.. 

How To Pronounce Ruby?

Ruby On The Popularity Chart

Ruby as a girl name became popular in the 19th century. Check out the graphical representation to know how Ruby has evolved over the years.

Popularity Over Time

Ruby has seen significant growth from 1980-2016, followed by a slight fall in 2018. The graph below explains the name’s popularity trend in detail.

Rank Over Time

The popularity of Ruby peaked in 1986 but then eventually started to drop until 2020. Find the graphic representation below to know more details.

Names With Similar Sound As Ruby

You may also like these rhyming names if you like how Ruby sounds. Check out the options listed below.

Rabhya Rebeckah Rebekah Rhapsody Rheba Robbyn Robette Roopindar Roopjot Rubaline

Names With Similar Meaning As Ruby

If you love the meaning of Ruby but want to try other alternatives for the name, here are some options. Scroll down and take your pick.

Rabhya Rabiah Rabiya Raffia Rahab Raviva Rheba Rifah Riva Roobi

Name Numerology For Ruby

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Ipshita ChakrabortyMA

Ipshita Chakraborty is a creative content writer with an avid interest in human relationships and literature from around the world. She completed her bachelors in English literature at Patna University and masters in English literature at Sharda University. While pursuing her MA, she presented a research paper on marital rape at the Students’ Academic National Seminar in India. She started...more