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Ruby: name meaning and origin

Ruby

red gemstone

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

Gift & treasure

Ruby is a Latin name meaning "red gemstone". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ru, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Middle names that flow with Ruby

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Ruby Claire clear, bright
Ruby Faith faith, trust
Ruby Grace grace, goodwill
Ruby Hope hope
Ruby Jade precious green stone
Ruby Joy joy
Ruby Kai sea
Ruby Mae pearl; the month of May

Sibling names for Ruby

Ruby & Pearl Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Elodie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Evelyn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Hiro Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Jade Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Jasper Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Margaret Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ruby & Mateo Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Names with a similar meaning

Aurelia · golden Elodie · foreign riches Evelyn · from Aveline; wished-for child Hiro · generous; abundant Jade · precious green stone Jasper · bringer of treasure Joseph · God will add Josephine · God will add Josie · God will add (from Josephine)Margaret · pearl

Questions about Ruby

What does the name Ruby mean?

Ruby is a Latin name meaning "red gemstone".

How many syllables are in Ruby?

Ruby has 2 syllables (Ru-by), with the stress usually on "Ru".

Is Ruby a boy's or girl's name?

Ruby is traditionally a girl's name.