What do you think of the name Ruth Frances?

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We have a long (4 syllable) surname. Is Ruth a bit TOO old fashioned?

The first thing that came into my head was that woman on 'Rising damp' not sure why God, I'm so old

I don't like Ruth at all, sorry. Frances is ok but I prefer more feminine sounding names, I think.

But thankfully we all have different tastes

I love Ruth

I like Ruth; nothing wrong with a plain, strong name for a girl, especially if you have a long surname.

Not sure I'd put it with Frances, as the names don't quite seem to flow together, but it's not often people use their full name like that so that might not bother you.

Ruthie or Frankie as nns - both very cute for a little one and cool when she's older!

Both lovely names.

Frances is a great name. I would chose Beth instead of Ruth. Maybe less chance of people using a 'ff' sound on Beth rather than Ruth.

I like it

I really like Elizabeth Frances. Ruth is lovely but the one I know doesn't like her name. She feels it's a bit too plain/old fashioned and she'd like to be able to have shortenings. Elizabeth has loads of options and the royal connection too!

That she is 45.

Both are lovely names. Underused at the moment in the UK but classic
and transcend generations.

Both excellent names.

It's strong and timeless. I really like it x

My entire name has been discussed in this thread! And I agree with the comments about them being granny names, too staid etc! I go by an abbreviation of one of the names.

However one of my best friends is called Ruth (early 40s). She's a really lovely girl who suits her name. I actually think a baby Ruth would be a rather sweet, original name just drop the Frances bit

I like it a lot

Hate both sorry :(

Love Ruth.

Not keen on Frances so I'd go for Ruth Elizabeth

I think they are both plain and staid names so I wouldn't use them together.

I'm biased but love Elizabeth Ruth. Swapping it to Ruth Elizabeth is lovely but I think your other choice of Ruth Frances sounds awkward.