&sq=digital ID&lang=en&file=File:Cut_Ruby.jpg) The name Ruby is taken from the name of the gemstone ruby. | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈruːbi/ ROO-bee |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | "ruby" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Reuben, Rubi |
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]
The name first came into wide use for girls in the late Victorian era, along with other jewel names.
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- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 237. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- ^ Behind the Name
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