Names related to Ruby: Rubi, Rubie
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Ruby

Pronunciation: ROO-bee (key)

Origin of the name Ruby:

Taken from the name of the deep red gem. Ruby is derived from the Latin rubeus (reddish) via the Old French rubi.

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Meanings and history of the name Ruby: | Edit

The Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July.
The ruby is one of the four gemstones, and ranges in color from pink to deep red. Rubies consist of corundum, an aluminum oxide and the red color is caused by the presence of chromium. The word ruby originates from the latin word ruber, meaning red.

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Ruby Dee, actress
Ruby Lambert, namesake of Ruby Falls in Tennessee

Ruby in song, story & screen: | Edit

Ruby Tuesday -- Rolling Stones
Ruby -- Kenny Rogers
Ruby -- Kaiser Chiefs
Ruby Baby -- Dion
Ruby -- Tom Wopat
Thru the Eyes of Ruby -- Smashing Pumpkins
Ruby Soho -- Rancid
Ruby Sees All -- Cake

Ruby Northdrop from Main Street.

"Max and Ruby" are characters in a popular children's book series and TV show.

Ruby was a character played by Amy Smart on the TV show "Felicity."

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