Ruth?

[Iris1]

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?

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.

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.

Love it. We have a Ruth in our family.

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!

Lovely :)

I love it.

Agree, lovely name.

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

Sorry, so sorry but I really cannot like it.

Martha is much nicer though.

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

Gorgeous name

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!

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

... I second Cakethrow!!

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?

It's underused.

I adore the name Martha.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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