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Ruthy

Girl Name day: October 2
Ruthy is a short form of Ruthie: on birth records it is written Ruthie (21,209 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ruthie page. Also a short form of Ruthann.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Friend, companion.
Pet form of Ruth, from Hebrew Rut, probably from re'ut 'friend, companion'.

Name day for Ruthy

October 2

Why this day? Ruthy is a short form of Ruthie, and shares its name day.

Ruthy is celebrated in the United States on October 2.

The story of the name Ruthy

Ruthy is a short form of Ruthie. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — friend, companion, and shares its name day, October 2.

On birth records, Ruthy is rarely written as such: the Ruthys are Ruthies (21,209 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ruthie page. Ruthy is also a short form of Ruthann.

Frequently asked questions about Ruthy

What does Ruthy mean?

Ruthy is a short form of Ruthie, which means friend, companion.

When is Ruthy's name day?

October 2, together with Ruthie: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ruthy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ruthie.

Ruthy's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Shelly42%
  2. Jeannie42%
  3. Karla42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Belinda42%
  6. Lana42%
  7. Mona42%
  8. Lynda42%
  9. Lou42%
  10. Janis42%

Love potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky44%
  2. Janis45%
  3. Roxanne47%
  4. Margo49%
  5. Lou54%
  6. Gwen54%
  7. Jeannie55%
  8. Dianna56%
  9. Lorna57%
  10. Lynda58%

Professional potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Janis54%
  2. Karla56%
  3. Rae60%
  4. Dianna60%
  5. Vicky60%
  6. Lorna62%
  7. Roxanne62%
  8. Becky63%
  9. Jayne64%
  10. Lana64%

Crush potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Belinda42%
  3. Lucinda42%
  4. Janie42%
  5. Margo42%
  6. Lana42%
  7. Gwen42%
  8. Jeannie42%
  9. Mona42%
  10. Lorna42%
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