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Ruth

59 replies

Partyof2 · 23/04/2022 06:35

I seem to be stuck on the name Ruth. I think it’s due a comeback and love the nickname Ru. Baby girl due soon!
What are peoples thoughts?

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Giveitall · 23/04/2022 09:34

The story of Ruth in the bible is a wonderful story about a devoted daughter in law. The New English Bible tells the narrative in an easy to read way.
Call your baby Ruth. It will be unusual in this day & age and in the context I mention is beautiful and worthy of love and respect.

YellowAndGreenToBeSeen · 23/04/2022 09:23

timestheyarechanging · 23/04/2022 09:18

Sorry but I don't like it (probably because of a girl at school in the 80s). Also it's the noun of a buildings top? I don't also understand why people name their children Mark, Paul etc when their names are also something completely different - stain on your dress, swimming pool / snooker like game?

Um… roof and Ruth, Paul and pool are pronounced completely differently (I’ll give you Mark).

timestheyarechanging · 23/04/2022 09:18

Sorry but I don't like it (probably because of a girl at school in the 80s). Also it's the noun of a buildings top? I don't also understand why people name their children Mark, Paul etc when their names are also something completely different - stain on your dress, swimming pool / snooker like game?

YellowAndGreenToBeSeen · 23/04/2022 09:17

I really dislike it. Makes me think of someone very dull, downtrodden and wearing brown, washed out corduroy.

BeyondMyWits · 23/04/2022 09:14

I like the name, but for some reason it just sounds a bit sad. Don't know why, maybe the single syllable thing.

Wafflehouse · 23/04/2022 09:11

I love the name. We used it for dd’s middle name after my gm, she loves it and wishes it was her first name.

UsernameIsHarderThanBabyName · 23/04/2022 09:09

Lovely

Derrymum123 · 23/04/2022 06:40

I think it is beautiful. Classy and very much due a come back.

Girlintheframe · 23/04/2022 06:37

I don't love it but don't mind it either. A family member is called Ruth and she hates it. Not sure why tbh

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