What is the origin of the name Rubie?

Rubie is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Rubie?

Rubie is currently ranked #3431 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlLatin

Rubie

ROO-bee

Popularity

#3431

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

5,279

Peak Year

#156 in 1921

First Recorded

1884

Style

Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Ruby, derived from the Latin *ruber*, meaning 'red'. It refers to the precious gemstone.

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Ru Ruby

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Ru Ruby

Spelling Variations

Ruby

Similar Names

Scarlett Pearl Garnet Emerald

Personality Traits

PassionateVibrantWarmEnergetic

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