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Is a Ruby likely to be called Rube or Rubes?

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suzettenoisette · 07/12/2024 22:00

Sorry for asking again, but I felt like my question wouldn't be noticed so much in the general thread and it is worrying me quite a bit.

We are searching for a name and the final four are Rosalind, Ruby, Keira and Annabel/Annabelle.

People have pointed out that a Ruby will be called Rube or Rubes.

I love Ruby, but I dislike Rube and Rubes. Especially Rubes reminds me of an unfortunate word :(

Does anyone know if these are common as nicknames? I personally never hear them and I don't think many girls would like to be known as Rubes. But maybe I'm wrong. Thanks again and sorry for posting twice today, but it's important to me as we are close to the final decision.

Thanks for your help, I really love this place and how much everyone has helped so far. You've been great.

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Muncha · 07/12/2024 22:14

They're all Rubes at our school.

Humphreyshead · 07/12/2024 22:13

I know a reuben who gets called
reubes. He’s 15

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suzettenoisette · 07/12/2024 22:11

I wouldn't mind a few times throughout her life, mostly worried about it becoming a permanent nickname, as in everyone just knows her as Rubes instead of Ruby. I know no one can say for sure, but wondering if it is likely.

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anonny55 · 07/12/2024 22:09

MrsMagoooo · 07/12/2024 22:02

One of my besties is a Ruby. We called her Ruby Dooby Doo, which turned into Ruby Dooby Booby.

Now (for the last 15 years) we just call her Boobs.

This made me laugh haha!! We call our friend Ruby - booby😂

threelittlebearcubs · 07/12/2024 22:08

My Ruby is 8, she's never had either of those nicknames. Her name gets shortened to Roo.

theduchessofspork · 07/12/2024 22:04

MrsMagoooo · 07/12/2024 22:02

One of my besties is a Ruby. We called her Ruby Dooby Doo, which turned into Ruby Dooby Booby.

Now (for the last 15 years) we just call her Boobs.

😁

theduchessofspork · 07/12/2024 22:03

Only as a casual shortening - like Em for Emma, not as a perminent nn like Kate for Katherine

(I'd have thought)

SybilTheSpy · 07/12/2024 22:02

Probably...by someone at some point. But you don't have to use it. Nicknames you haven't even considered will present themselves.

MrsMagoooo · 07/12/2024 22:02

One of my besties is a Ruby. We called her Ruby Dooby Doo, which turned into Ruby Dooby Booby.

Now (for the last 15 years) we just call her Boobs.

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