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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. Zena42%
  2. Tana42%
  3. Kitty42%
  4. Merry42%
  5. Peggie42%
  6. Madonna42%
  7. Cindi42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Shirlene42%
  10. Teena42%

Love potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Terese42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Nanette43%
  6. Zena44%
  7. Edie46%
  8. Caryl47%
  9. Geri51%
  10. Liz51%

Professional potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna43%
  2. Roxane47%
  3. Zina56%
  4. Roxann58%
  5. Terese59%
  6. Caryl59%
  7. Moira60%
  8. Gilda60%
  9. Laureen61%
  10. Deidre61%

Crush potential for Ruthy

Bottom 10

  1. Delphine42%
  2. Sabra42%
  3. Vickey42%
  4. Geri42%
  5. Felecia42%
  6. Meryl42%
  7. Dorinda42%
  8. Caryl42%
  9. Gayla42%
  10. Suzette42%
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