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Female

Ruby

Name Meaning:

Named after the red gemstone, from Latin 'ruber' meaning "red."

Noteable Namesakes

Ruby Dee (Actress); Ruby Rose (Actress/Model); Ruby Bridges (Civil Rights Activist); Ruby gemstone

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #62, UK: #13

Variations/Nicknames

Rubie; Rue; Bee

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