And yes, I think Ruby is that kind of name – it’s not crazy popular, but if you’re the kind of person to choose it, odds are that your friends and neighbors will also be likely to have a Ruby. It’s kind of like Henry, Theodore and Charles in our extended circles – no, they’re not Top Ten, but they might as well be.

I absolutely ADORE Ruby, but unfortunately could never use it, it was my husband’s childhood dog’s name! However, on our recent trip to England to visit his sister Nicola, you couldn’t swing a four foot stick without hitting a Ruby! They were EVERYWHERE! I came across the same conversation about the name Ruby twice, as well, as two mothers of Rubys bumped into each other with their girls in tow, and got into a discussion of how they’d chosen the name to be more unique! Marvelous!