Ruby
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ruby
Ruby derives from the Latin word "rubeus," meaning "red," and refers to the precious gemstone of that color, adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries during the Victorian era when gemstone names became fashionable.
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Etymology
Ruby derives from the Latin word "rubeus," meaning "red," and refers to the precious gemstone of that color, adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries during the Victorian era when gemstone names became fashionable. The name is predominantly used in English-speaking cultures and Western Christian societies, with particular popularity in Britain and America from the 19th century onward, though it has no specific religious or cultural exclusivity.
Ruby currently ranks #64 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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