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Ruby 
English, "Precious red stone"
A sparkling gem of a name, Ruby is both darling and bright, with some classic Hollywood glamour thrown in for good measure.
Variations
Rubinia,
Rubina,
Rubie,
Rubi,
Rubey,
Rubette,
Rubee,
Rubetta,
Rubyna,
Rubye
Nicknames
Rube
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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Hebrew, "Rose"
While Varda is a common girls' name in Israel, it also has a regal, elvish feel: It is the name of one of the mystical creatures created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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