Name meaning
Ruby
means “ruby, red gem”
- Origin
- English, from Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Australian, New Zealander, American
- Spellings
- Ruby · Rubi · Rubie
- Say it
- ROO-bee
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Ruby is the precious red gemstone, from the Latin ruber, red. It was a popular gem name in the late 19th century and is a top name again in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Roots
From Latin ruber (red), via Old French rubi.
Where it is used
Popular in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Ruby name FAQ
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby means “ruby, red gem”. From Latin ruber (red), via Old French rubi.
Where does the name Ruby come from?
Ruby is of English, from Latin origin. Today it is used in English, Australian, New Zealander, American families.
How do you pronounce Ruby?
Ruby is usually pronounced ROO-bee.
Is Ruby a boy's or a girl's name?
Ruby is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Ruby?
Related spellings and forms include Rubi, Rubie.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.