The (nick)name Rue?

katiesmile

What do you think? Does it need to be a nickname for something like Ruby, Maruska etc? Or could it stand alone? 

Middlesnpoddles

I think it could be either.  IMO it makes a good stand-alone name AND a good nickname for Ruby.

juniper19

I can't get past the definition.

 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rue

cloud9climber

It's a nn only for me.  Cute though.  GL! 

pacsunqtaz

I had a good guy friend that went by Rue (because of his last name)- so I automatically think of a guy because of that. A couple of us called him Rue-cifer because he was such an arse sometimes- so it can be modified into unpleasant things if you're thinking of using it.

rubyjem00

I tend to prefer names that are a bit longer but this is one of the names that I really love (and think that it can stand on its own).

theseaword

I love it as a nickname, but not by itself. 

BrittKav

Like in the Hunger Games? I like it as a NN, MN, or a boy's name. 

BFab11

While I think it's beautiful and I have a soft spot for it because of the Hunger Games, I can't get past the definition, like PP said. I couldn't call my kid "regret"

ButternutSquash

I love it. Makes me think of Rue McClanahan aka Blanche Devereaux on Golden Girls. She was sassy.

MelleTX

I have a friend who goes by Rue. It's a nn from her middle name, LaRue, her mom's maiden name.

ObLaDi

BFab11:

While I think it's beautiful and I have a soft spot for it because of the Hunger Games, I can't get past the definition, like PP said. I couldn't call my kid "regret"

I agree with all of this.

blu-eyedwife

juniper19:

I can't get past the definition.

 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rue

This is why I would only use it as nickname.

BelleIsa

I like it as a nn for Prudence or Ruth, but not as a standalone name.

BackseatDriver

I think it is really cute. I kind of love it. If the Hunger Games movie is very popular then this is a name I would expect to become more common.

According to Wikipedia (I know, I know) there are other meanings for Rue.

KittyMarie219

BFab11:

While I think it's beautiful and I have a soft spot for it because of the Hunger Games, I can't get past the definition, like PP said. I couldn't call my kid "regret"

The girl in Hunger Games (Rue from District 11) was named after a plant. It says so in the book.

BackseatDriver

KittyMarie219:

BFab11:

While I think it's beautiful and I have a soft spot for it because of the Hunger Games, I can't get past the definition, like PP said. I couldn't call my kid "regret"

The girl in Hunger Games (Rue from District 11) was named after a plant. It says so in the book.

The plant is known to symbolize regret, sorrow, and repentance. 

g8trkim

It makes me think of Golden Girls.

led2009

ButternutSquash:

I love it. Makes me think of Rue McClanahan aka Blanche Devereaux on Golden Girls. She was sassy.

I agree.