Name Ruby

Ruby is an English girl’s name and it’s one of the most fashionable baby names in England at the movement. On this page you will learn the meaning of the name Ruby, its popularity and famous people called Ruby.

Meaning and Origin

Ruby is a girl’s name that originates after the red gemstone. This name could have been originally associated with girls with red hair.

Popularity

Ruby is a popular baby’s name. The 2011 government figures showed that Ruby was the 7^th most popular baby girls name in England.

Famous People Called Ruby

Here are a few celebrities named Ruby:

• Ruby Murray – was a singer from Belfast who had a number of hit singles in the 1950s.
• Ruby Dee – An American actress who starred in the film American Gangster.
• Ruby Keeler- Was an actress and singer who starred in the film 42^nd Street.

Resources

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