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Ruth due a comeback?

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Queenieloveforever · 21/09/2022 21:54

Wondering about the name Ruth and if it’s due a comeback. Pregnant with first daughter and really taken with the name Ruth nn Ruthie

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Lilacsunflowers · 21/09/2022 23:41

It does sound like a dog's bark. It's so harsh and unfeminine. And the 'th' often gets mispronounced.

Backtonormalnow · 21/09/2022 23:08

I don’t like it at all and definitely not on a small child.

Nanalisa60 · 21/09/2022 23:04

Was my lovely mums name so I like it!!

ShirtingForkBalls · 21/09/2022 22:51

Pollywoddles · 21/09/2022 22:35

I’ve never met a Ruth I’ve liked so it’s a no from me.

I used to know a really horrible girl called Ruth. God she was such a bitch. It's a definite no from me.

IrisMac · 21/09/2022 22:36

Absolutely love it. Was on my list but had 2 boys instead!

Pollywoddles · 21/09/2022 22:35

I’ve never met a Ruth I’ve liked so it’s a no from me.

GoofyIsACow · 21/09/2022 22:31

I know a primary age Ruth and she’s an absolute star, so I love it because it reminds me of her.

mondaytosunday · 21/09/2022 22:26

I knew a Ruth from uni and didn't like her, nor her name. Plus one of my first work colleagues was a Ruth - she thought she was my boss and very obviously didn't like me. Cow. Sorry do not like the name at all.

Gracelynn · 21/09/2022 22:21

Has a lovely meaning from the Hebrew “re'ut” meaning ‘friend, companion’.
Is the name of a Biblical book. A beautiful Bible story to go with it!

Which can be read here if anyone is intrested and doesn't own a Bible...
www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=RUTH&version=ICB

Love the name We have two all together in our extended family though.

FrownedUpon · 21/09/2022 22:18

I don’t like it at all. I know quite a few Ruth’s actually. We have a large Jewish community here though.

Arnaquer · 21/09/2022 22:18

Definitely. It's a lovely name.

inappropriateraspberry · 21/09/2022 22:17

I like it (maybe biased!) It's a pain to pronounce on the phone - everyone thinks you've said Rhys or similar, especially if you pronounce it with a 'th' sound not 'f.'

KirstenBlest · 21/09/2022 22:13

I can't see that it isn't due a comeback - names like Theo, Thea and Seth are popular on here, as are Reuben, Rufus and Ruby. Biblical/OT names are popular.

B00mShakeShakeShakeTheR00m · 21/09/2022 22:11

I've never liked it, until I watched Ozark, and one of the main characters is Ruth, and she's made me warm to the name.

GroggyLegs · 21/09/2022 22:10

Marmite name if these responses are anything to go by!

I like it.
Roo for NN - Cute!

BitterAndTwistedChoreDodger · 21/09/2022 22:10

I think it's very classic, I have always liked it.

KirstenBlest · 21/09/2022 22:10

I wasn't aware it had gone away. I know two in their 20s, and 4 in my age group.

SallyWD · 21/09/2022 22:10

anon2022anon · 21/09/2022 21:57

Its a cute name 😊 you can check popularity on a shade greener I think, but its definitely not overused.

It's called dark greener, not shade greener.

Cheeselog · 21/09/2022 22:10

I like Ruth and would definitely consider using it, as long as no one called her Ruthie which is godawful.
Verity is nice as well.

Skiphopbump · 21/09/2022 22:09

It’s my least favourite name, I find it so harsh.

liveforsummer · 21/09/2022 22:08

Luredbyapomegranate · 21/09/2022 22:01

Oh god no, it’s like a dog barking.

I think it’s the ugliest of girl names.

Sorry to be so blunt, but varied views and all that.

I agree with this and it's my name 😆. I still look at it written down and to me it doesn't even look like a name, just a noise. I often wonder what my parents were thinking. My sibling have really interesting names too!

Bellybootcut · 21/09/2022 22:08

Not a fan. A very dull name. But if you like it and think your future daughter will...go for it.

EnjoyingTheSilence · 21/09/2022 22:08

Lovely name. I think you’re right

giantwaterbottle · 21/09/2022 22:06

It's my name! I love it now but hated it growing up x

Derrymum123 · 21/09/2022 22:06

I think it is a beautiful name. Definitely due a comeback.

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