Ruth

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Opinions on Ruth? Any bad associations or nicknames I should be aware of?

Would also like some middle name suggestions. Preferably something a bit more modern.

Thank you in advance.

Lovely name! Not so common these days but classic.

I’ve always disliked Ruth, but I don’t know why.

I find Ruth very harsh sounding.

I went to school with one, she was a lovely girl. I think it's a nice name.

I don't like it, not sure why. Sounds a bit harsh or someone quite prim and proper

It does sound harsh and a little plain.
Sorry 😬

Ruth Elizabeth.

Please don't!!!!! It's such an ugly, fugly, frumpy name. It's my middle name and I absolutely detest it.
No redeeming features.

It’s a beautiful name :)

It always makes me think of ruthless, which doesn't make it appealing to me sorry.

I've always disliked the name too, no idea why as I've known a few people with the name & they've all been lovely. That said, I think it's one of those names that's due a return. I think if I met a tiny Ruth at a playgroup I'd think her parents had made a great choice.

I really like it...I’ve worked with 2 Ruths over the years....both lovely lovely people..... I know one little Ruth who’s 4.... she’s absolutely gorgeous.

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Ruth Elizabeth.

Really nice choice

Lovely classy name

Ruth Annabel or Ruth Louise or Ruth Alicia

Can't go wrong with it. I know a few but it's not overused. One was nn Rufus.

In some regional accents it can sound like Rewth not Rooth.

Ruthie is cute

Gorgeous name. I know a few young Ruths and they're funny, lovely, sparky girls. (Coincidence, of course, but still.) In the states, the name is having a bit of a resurgence, though still not widespread, from people who liked Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

It's a no from me. Sorry. Something about the 'th' sound at the end.

Lovely name.

Ruth Estelle
Ruth Elizabeth... depending on surname of course

I think it’s lovely! The main downside to me is that because it is so short there are no obvious nicknames.

Please please don't. Awful name. Is never shortened. I can't think why you would when there are so many lovely names around.

@PlainJane1000

It always makes me think of ruthless, which doesn't make it appealing to me sorry.

Ruth is a lovely name and has a lovely meaning.

Ruth means compassion and frindship (from Hebrew).Therefore ruthless is without compassion.

The word ruth has become an orphaned negative - have a look, they are fascinating.

@deadlanguage

I think it’s lovely! The main downside to me is that because it is so short there are no obvious nicknames.

Your ‘downside’ will be viewed as an ‘upside’ to many who don’t want a name that is routinely shortened

Love it
It may be my name 😁
There is also Ruthful as well as Ruthless - Susie Dent posted its meaning on Twitter a while back.

Ruth-less