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So, how many of you know squillions of baby Rubys?

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8rubberduckies · 30/11/2010 13:28

Me and my boyfriend love love love this name, to the point where we just cannot agree on any other girl's name. My boyfriend doesn't care, but I am getting a bit caught up in the worry of her being one of about 6 Rubys in her class.

How many Rubys do you all know? And am I being precious? Grin

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Komondor · 05/12/2010 20:31

I only know one. It's a lovely name.

MelinaM · 05/12/2010 00:38

I know three, one born yesterday, a 2 year old and a 5 year old, very popular!

seeker · 04/12/2010 07:07

Even if it's the most popular name in Britain she would be very unlucky if there's more tan one or two in her school.

And you know what? Even if there is another one it doesn't matter. Your Ruby will be special, unique and wonderful because of who she is, not becuae of her name.

IWantToBeAFairyWhenIGrowUp · 04/12/2010 06:53

My cousin is called Ruby she's about 15 or so. My SIL dog is called Ruby as well.

Don't know any little Ruby's though.

muminthemiddle · 03/12/2010 21:14

I only know 1 and she is 9.

asmallbunchofflowers · 02/12/2010 18:46

About 4552 of those Rubies live near me. Wink

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8rubberduckies · 02/12/2010 13:23

Professor I like your Maths skills Grin.

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ProfessorLaytonIsMyLoveSlave · 02/12/2010 11:47

I know one toddler and one 6yo.

There were 4555 babies named Ruby born in England and Wales in 2009 (plus 85 named Rubie, 54 named Ruby-May, 49 named Ruby-Mae and 49 named Rubi). So that's just over thirteen varients-of-Ruby being born every day, or around 1.4% of all girls.

NormaSknockers · 02/12/2010 11:40

There's 2 in my DDs class of 27.

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8rubberduckies · 02/12/2010 11:34

I am now more convinced that there are not 1,000s of Rubys being born every day and taking over the world! I had quite an unusual name the year I was born, and always felt sorry for the 4 Rachel's in my tutor group at school!

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SpringHeeledJack · 02/12/2010 11:34

15 in dd's class

when the teacher does the register, it sounds like that Kaiser Chiefs song

chaya5738 · 02/12/2010 11:31

I know two. One is 18 months the other is 3.

Lovely name though.

MrsvWoolf · 02/12/2010 11:23

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KenDoddsDadsDog · 01/12/2010 21:47

I don't know any! None in DDs nursery class either.

Dolanette · 01/12/2010 21:46

If you like the name go with it! MY DD1's name was not that popular for yr she was born (maybe around 25ish on list) but there are three of her name in her class!! So your Ruby may be the only Ruby in her class. You can't predict!
I say to my DD there are three of her name as Mummies and Daddies loved name so much. It doesn't bother me tbh!! It's is fab name IMO!! Grin

whoknowswhatthefutureholds · 01/12/2010 21:21

I know 7, most are about 5

RorysRacingReindeer · 01/12/2010 21:17

two i think but i know at least 6 'Amelie's aged 4/5

Rose and variants also see very popular

MumInBeds · 01/12/2010 21:15

I know 4, none babies, they are aged between 3 and 7 years old - those Kaiser Chiefs have a lot to answer for?

onimolap · 01/12/2010 21:10

I know only one, and she's 4.

But I always think "Ruby"="Ruby Murray"="curry"

YuleBeLucky · 01/12/2010 20:58

I know one, aged 3 yrs old, and one who is in her thirties.

autodidact · 01/12/2010 20:15

Ruby was the 2nd most popular girls name of 2008 and 2009 (4555 Rubys in 2009) so, statistically at least, it is quite likely there'll be another one or two in her class at some point. However, my twin sons (11) have names that are perenially top 10 and one has never been in a class with someone of the same name. The other went through 2 primary schools known as Firstname SurnameInitial. He didn't seem to mind, luckily.

I really like Ruby and know of only one, aged about 9.

thisisyesterday · 01/12/2010 19:58

i know 2. both small babies

Rhubarbgarden · 01/12/2010 19:54

None.

BuntyPenfold · 01/12/2010 11:29

I know lots, but 2-4 yrs, not babies.
Baby girls all called Eve/Evie/Ava or Lily/Lola.

TheNextMrsDepp · 30/11/2010 23:12

I know a 9-yo and a 2-yo Ruby. Sweet name.