Ruby needs a middle name

jennyann28 · February 2012

Despite my misgivings on the popularity of this name (it's above 50 in my state, I was hoping for something out of the top 100 =( ), this is probably what we're going to name our little girl.

I suggested Ruby Diane (Diane was my grandmother's name), DH likes Ruby Ann (Ann is my middle name). I don't like Ann because it sounds like one smoosh name together (Rubiann), and would give her the initials RAG.

Soooo... Suggestions? DH is ok with Diane, but we're also looking to entertain other options.

glueck · February 2012

Ruby is a beautiful name and it has the advantage to match well with just about anything!

I get what you mean about Ann....I would pass on that one.

Diane is lovely. This might be off the wall, but how about a variation on it: Danae.

Ruby:

Evangeline

Catherine

Imogen

Celeste

Anastasia

HannahO28 · February 2012

I think Ruby Louise (nn Ruby Lou), is DARLING. It may go on the list for a future DD, even if I do end up having a Pearl this time around!

bcnoelle · February 2012

I like family names if you want to use them. My immediate thought for a middle name was Ruby Eleanor.

That.Just.Happened · February 2012

Diane is kinda cool because while it is your grandmother's name, it also sorta incorporates the "Ann" from you as well. I like it! I am really big on using MNs that have some meaning.

Kadie331 · February 2012

Ruby Jean was the first thing that popped into my head.

I do really like Ruby Diane.

jennyann28 · February 2012

You guys are giving us some great feedback! Thanks & keep 'em coming!

alliejo725 · February 2012

Ruby Diane sounds like the winner to me, especially since you both agree on it.

If you're just toying with other options, I think Ruby Louise is also darling, but it doesn't have the meaning that Diane has.

sadie8900 · February 2012

I really like the sound of Ruby Diane, and Diane has the Ann sound in it anyways, so it kind of has a double meaning

Ruby is beautiful!

FrecklesInside · February 2012

Ruby Ann doesn't flow well IMO, I get what you're saying.

I like Ruby Diane and I love the meaning it has for you...

Besides that, I do adore Ruby Jane.

Good luck choosing!

JaysonandKristin · February 2012

Suzanne

Fae

Louise

moonfaerie · February 2012

Love Ruby Diane! Other ideas are Ruby Marissa, Ruby Genevieve, Ruby Noelle, Ruby Leona, Ruby Miriam, Ruby Corinne, Ruby Charlize, Ruby Kathleen, Ruby Cassandra.

awylie4408 · February 2012

jennyann28:

Despite my misgivings on the popularity of this name (it's above 50 in my state, I was hoping for something out of the top 100 =( ), this is probably what we're going to name our little girl.

I suggested Ruby Diane (Diane was my grandmother's name), DH likes Ruby Ann (Ann is my middle name). I don't like Ann because it sounds like one smoosh name together (Rubiann), and would give her the initials RAG.

Soooo... Suggestions? DH is ok with Diane, but we're also looking to entertain other options.

I just have to say I LOVE RUBY

notfrancie · February 2012

I think Diane sounds great with Ruby and is an adorable way to honor your GM. I definitely prefer it to Ann. Plus, the middle initial D. sounds great with Ruby...

stahlop · February 2012

If we were able to use this name we would have used Ruby Piper.

babymaker32 · February 2012

My DD is Ruby Grace

I also like Ruby Mae or Ruby Claire

Just curious - what state do you live in that Ruby is in the top 50? It isn't all that common around here yet....

sleepingbeauty825 · February 2012

My DD is Ruby Catherine, bu:) t we were also considering Ruby Jane and Ruby Caroline

Trshirley74 · February 2012

Ruby Diane is nice, using family names is always a plus. My absolute favorites would be:

Ruby Kate & Ruby Jane

SoundersChick · February 2012

I love Ruby Michelle.

jennyann28 · February 2012

babymaker32:
My DD is Ruby Grace
I also like Ruby Mae or Ruby Claire
Just curious - what state do you live in that Ruby is in the top 50? It isn't all that common around here yet....

I live in Washington. It's ranked 47 here!!! I haven't met any Rubys in real life though (and I work at a school with 7 preschool classrooms). Maybe they all live on the other side of the state? Thanks so much, everybody! You've given us a lot to think about!

Mamaofthesea · February 2012

This baby probably would have been named Ruby if it had turned out to be another girl. DH was in love with Ruby Jane, which seems to be quite popular around here!

I loved that combo, too, but was kind of leaning toward using one of my favorite names that I will never get to use as a first name because DH vetoed them (as first names). Those would have been Ruby Ophelia or Ruby Seraphina.