Ruby

Meaning

Ruby comes from the name of the deep red gemstone, ultimately from Latin *ruber*, meaning “red.” As a given name, it began as an English word-name inspired by the jewel’s color and value. The name carries the sense of something rare, radiant, and richly colored.

Origin

Fun fact

Ruby became especially popular as a given name in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, alongside other gemstone and virtue names.