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Help with the name Ruth?

My Grandma's middle name was Ruth and I have always wanted to use it to honor her. We're not pregnant but we have been talking about names for a while and I have tried and tried to find something that sounds good with the middle name Ruth, but I can't find anything that feels "right". So now I'm thinking maybe I could use it as a first name, I definitely love the name enough to do that, but I have a few things holding me back...so I'm hoping ya'll can help :)

1. Do you think Ruth is too "old-fashioned" sounding?

2. I have a hard time imagining a little girl named Ruth, even a young adult, can you tell me what kind of girl or adult you imagine with the name?

3. Do you know anyone named Ruth or are you named Ruth, a description and opinion would be great!

4. Do you have suggestions for a middle name for Ruth and could you help and maybe come up with some names that sound good with Ruth as the middle name?

I know that's a lot to ask, but ya'lls opinions and answers would be so appreciated, and rude answers really aren't needed, so if you're not gonna be nice please don't answer.

Thanks guys, I really am stuck on this <3

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Personally I love traditional names. Ruth is old-fashioned but I love it and would certainly use it. Ruth is a beautiful feminine sounding name. I think it sounds cute for a little girl but is still a strong enough name for an adult.

    Ruth Anne

    Ruth Carys

    Ruth Erin

    Ruth Gaynor

    Ruth Isla(eye-la)

    Ruth Kathryn

    Ruth Mairead (mar-aid)

  • 1. No it's not too old fashioned. It is old-fashioned, but by no means ridiculously or too much so. I absolutely ADORE the name! It's on my name list. =)

    2. Honestly, I can picture many different types of girls with it. I mosly picture a very hyper and excited girl who is a bit of a dare-devil and tomboy. I can also see, though, a more feminine / girly girl.

    3. I only know of one person named Ruth, but she is my friends mother. Lovely woman and a teacher for the high school I went to.

    4. See below for middle names and first names.

    Ruth Caroline

    Ruth Charlotte

    Ruth Scarlett

    Ruth Angeline

    Ruth Lynnette

    Ruth Natalie

    Ruth Guienevere

    Ruth Katherine

    Ruth Michelle

    Ruth Annaliese

    Clarissa Ruth

    Amelia Ruth

    Loretta Ruth

    Kathleen Ruth

    Diana Ruth

    Michaela Ruth

    Savannah Ruth

    Brianna / Briana Ruth

    There are lots of good names that go with it. =)

  • VicM
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    That is my grandmother's middle name as well and it going to be my next daughter's middle name. My favorites are Isabella Ruth and Madelaine Ruth. I've never really thought of using it as a first name, so all the middle names I can come up with at the moment don't sound right, but I like the name and it is a little old fashioned, but I like old fashioned names. It means there won't be 20 other little girls named Ruth in class with your daughter.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't think it's too old fashioned, I'm 16 and I'm Okay with it :)

    There are several people i know also called Ruth and they are all from different age groups and there all so different personality and looks wise, my middle name is Victoria and i like it. I'd go for it, names are in and out of 'fashion' all the time.

    I also like-

    Madison

    Hannah

    Catherine.

    I think the middle name would have to be a longer one to make it flow better... :)

    hope this helps

    Source(s): My name is Ruth :)
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  • Nina
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    1. Yes, its very old fashion and not really interesting

    2. I have hard time imagining a girl today with this name, but i guess names fits person as they grow up, plus if you use this name as a middle name there wont be any problems

    3.I dont know anyone called Ruth as its very old fashioned, probably all woman call so passed away.

    4. i like Eleanor Ruth or Isabelle Ruth

    Vivienne Ruth

    Caitlin Ruth

    Amelia Ruth

    Luciana Ruth

    Sophia Ruth

    Seraphina Ruth

    Evangelia Ruth

    Evangeline Ruth

    Genevieve Ruth

    Julianna Ruth

    Annabella Ruth

    Emilia Ruth

    Catalina Ruth

    Madelena Ruth

    Magdalena Ruth

    Valentina Ruth

    Happy to help you ^_^

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    1. Yes, but I personally like old-fashioned names! Ruth isn't one of my favourites but I think it is very cute anyway.

    2. I can picture a little girl called Ruth more than an older person actually. I picture a little girl with wavy brown hair in braids. She's smart, friendly, and sweet. (And likes cookies!)

    3. I don't know anybody called Ruth.

    4. Vera Ruth, Vivienne Ruth, Ainsley Ruth, Madeline Ruth, Ruth Madelena, Olivia Ruth, Alice Ruth, Matilda Ruth, Ruth Isabella, Ruth Genevieve, Isla Ruth, Ivana Ruth, Kaila Ruth, Ruth Renee, Rosalie Ruth, Caitlin Ruth, Ruth Alexandra, Ruth Jane...

    Hope I helped!

  • 1 decade ago

    ruth anne is common in the south.... the one common trait of all 'RUTHS that i have know is that they have been both honest and good people.... that may not have been the name so much as the parents values were old fashioned and thus Ruth's values simply reflected her parents...

    but there are those that think that the name DOES help shape the child...

    i hope that was helpful-

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Its ok.

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