Ruby (given name)
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Ruby is a predominantly feminine given name taken from the name of the gemstone ruby. The name of the gemstone comes from the Latin rubinus, meaning red.[1] The ruby is the birthstone for the month of July.[2]
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Pronunciation | /ˈruːbi/ ROO-bee |
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Gender | female |
Origin | |
Word/name | Latin |
Meaning | "ruby" |
Other names | |
Related names | Reuben, Rubi |
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The name first came into wide use for girls in the late Victorian era, along with other jewel names.