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Is this name too sexy?

110 replies

LokiGunn · 03/02/2021 11:44

We are due a baby girl and have always loved the name Ruby, it has sentimental family connections...but coupled with our surname I'm just not sure. Her name would be Ruby Hart does she sound like a burlesque performer? Nothing wrong with that profession, but not sure I want it connected to a baby and would she be taken seriously as an adult?

What do you think?

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sugarcherry · 03/02/2021 13:28

It's lovely. Follow your h(e)art.

Nohairofcourseicare · 03/02/2021 13:23

It’s a beautiful name.

Toocold · 03/02/2021 13:22

Beautiful name, I know a Ruby Heart, first and middle name and think it is a lovely name.

MustardMitt · 03/02/2021 13:21

I think it’s a nice name, I ‘get’ what people are saying but i certainly don’t make any associations with it.

‘It's had it’s moment’ get over yourself, pp Hmm. Matilda, Maeve and Iris also ‘had their moments’ decades ago.

Pretty sure OP used ‘sexy’ as opposed to trying to explain her entire OP in the title!

goldielockdown2 · 03/02/2021 13:17

I think it sounds like a normal name, albeit a nice one.
'Sexy' is a strange leap to make I have to say.

saffire · 03/02/2021 13:11

Ruby Hart does sound like a stripper or drag name.
Could you double barrel the surname?

RoseMartha · 03/02/2021 13:09

I can imagine the heroine of a romantic comedy chick fic called Ruby Hart.

MarisPiper92 · 03/02/2021 13:08

I think it's great - short, memorable, easy to spell and to pronounce. If you try hard enough you can find a problem with any name, so I wouldn't worry about it.

HenriettaHeffalump · 03/02/2021 13:05

I have a weird squeamish thing about hearts and veins, so it makes me feel a bit ill - too descriptive "ruby red heart". I don't think that's a common thing though and tbf, I'd quickly get over it I think.

I don't think it's too sexy at all though. Never really thought of a name as sexy tbh.

mistermagpie · 03/02/2021 13:04

I actually really like it! I would love to be called Ruby Hart (and I'm not a stripper), I think it's quite a cool name.

My daughter isn't called Ruby but she has ended up with the nickname 'Roo' which is also a cute shortening for a baby.

canonlydoblue · 03/02/2021 13:03

I think its a lovely name.

Forgothowmuchlhatehomeschoolin · 03/02/2021 12:57

It is a lovely name OP - i am a bit Hmm at pp who say it has had its day - it is a really old name surely?
And wouldn't at all think it is a stripper name!
What about something similar to Ruby like Phoebe if you think it is going to be an issue?

Graciebobcat · 03/02/2021 12:57

Ruby Hart is lovely.

S Hart made me laugh out loud though Grin

Iaintaffraidofcoldtoast · 03/02/2021 12:55

I know a Ruby Hart!!

rosegoldivy · 03/02/2021 12:53

I love it.

Also bias as I have my own "naff" 18 month old named Ruby 😂

AwesomeSauce4 · 03/02/2021 12:52

It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, there will always be someone that makes the name you choose sound awful or not as good as their child's name 🤷‍♀️ It's either common or tarty or blah blah blah.

If you like it then go for it, I think it's really nice. But then I never went for common or traditional names for any of my 4 children. Some people didn't like the names we chose, some do. Do I give a shit? No I don't. Because they're my children, not theirs. And as I said previously, there will always be someone that doesn't like the name. All names are really just a jumbled up bunch of letters anyway.

Chrissybobble · 03/02/2021 12:52

What does it really matter what others think 🤔 If you and your partner like it,go for it x

mamaoffourdc · 03/02/2021 12:47

S Hart - this made me giggle! Sorry op

time4areboot · 03/02/2021 12:46

It's a lovely name ...

VenusClapTrap · 03/02/2021 12:43

I think she would need to be a strong character to pull it off. I wouldn’t want to be saddled with introducing myself with that name as an awkward teen or twenty-something trying to be taken seriously in the professional world. There would inevitably be some wisecracking - some people do shrug that off, or style it out, but if she’s a shrinking violet or a sensitive soul it could be a bit much.

LouNatics · 03/02/2021 12:42

Yes, F.Hart also not a good look, and on that note may I also add P.Hart and I may be overthinking this but nothing ending in -t either, especially for a girl and especially if you live anywhere they drop their Hs, like I do.

IsolaPribby · 03/02/2021 12:40

I think it sounds lovely!

blinkboo · 03/02/2021 12:39

Love it!

TheVanguardSix · 03/02/2021 12:38

I love it! It's a great name.

sheslittlebutfierce · 03/02/2021 12:38

Ruby Hart is a beautiful name.
It's only the aural similarity to Roxie Hart that is making you wonder that