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Ruth?

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Iris1 · 20/01/2013 18:46

Wondering what the general opinion of Ruth is?
Granny chic? Or just granny?
I think it's lovely and would suit a little girl. I also think it's a nice name for an adult. It's just barely heard of. Does it have the same appeal of say Martha?

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Sabriel · 20/01/2013 18:48

I've only ever known one Ruth. She'd be about 22 by now. Lovely name, suits a little girl, a teen and a woman.

GRW · 20/01/2013 18:50

I like it and my daughter has a 14 year old friend called Ruth. It makes a nice change from the longer names that are fashionable now.

Bunbaker · 20/01/2013 18:51

Love it. We have a Ruth in our family.

DessieLou · 20/01/2013 18:54

I know a really lovely Ruth who goes by Ruthie. I really like it and it will definately be considered for another dd if we have one. Go for it!

bigbadbarry · 20/01/2013 18:55

Lovely :)

thewhistler · 20/01/2013 18:55

I love it.

Ragwort · 20/01/2013 18:56

Agree, lovely name.

Lulabellarama · 20/01/2013 18:56

My sister is Ruth, she's 27. I love it.

BanghamTheDirtyScone · 20/01/2013 18:57

Sorry, so sorry but I really cannot like it.

Martha is much nicer though.

friendlymum67 · 20/01/2013 18:58

I love it - tho am slightly biased as its my name (do hope this doesn't out me!) Grin

VoldermortOrJackBauer · 20/01/2013 18:59

Gorgeous name

yoyo123 · 20/01/2013 18:59

I love Ruth..Not over popular, but a lovely name. My daughter is Anna ( she just looked like one) there are not many people with her name , but it is not a @wild and whacky' name. I went to school with 2 Ruths in the 70's and they were both lovely people!

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Cakethrow · 20/01/2013 19:01

I really like this name but am also biased . . . :)

JimbosJetSet · 20/01/2013 19:03

... I second Cakethrow!!

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Iris1 · 20/01/2013 19:04

Wow the replies have really made me smile. I do know of one lady called Ruth who I went to school with, and she must be around 28 now and she was lovely and classy.

What middle name would you pair it with?

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LynetteScavo · 20/01/2013 19:04

It's underused.

I adore the name Martha.

Martha and Ruth could be sisters . (But Martha would be older Wink)

I know several people my age called Ruth, but no children. DS did go to school with a Ruth-Anne, though.

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Iris1 · 20/01/2013 19:10

lynette Martha and Ruth are fab sibling names, and I can just see it with Martha being older and more sensible and Ruth would be adventurous and a bit silly!

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mamalovesmojitos · 20/01/2013 19:15

Love Ruth. I only know two, both are beautiful looking & have gorgeous personalities Smile. Love Martha too.

happyhorse · 20/01/2013 19:23

I think it's a dull name, very beige.

Eebs · 20/01/2013 19:32

My name is Ruth and I have never liked it especially as I am from Essex and got called Roof. But now I have heard all these lovely comments about the name I will shift my opinion! I do like being called Ruthie though and think its an especially lovely nn when they are small.

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Harrysmummysarah1 · 20/01/2013 19:39

I have a dd Martha but am not a fan of Ruth for some reason.
Something about the way it sounds I don't like.
But it's not a terrible name infant I'd love it on someone else's child just not my own.

Selks · 20/01/2013 19:44

It's a great name. Could work really well with a bit more 'showy' middle name such as Ruth Francesca

MadBusLady · 20/01/2013 19:48

I know a really cool Ruth (late 30s) so yes, like it.