Ruthie

Girl's name

Ruthie is a diminutive form of the name Ruth, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "companion" or "friend."

Meaning Friend
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 305 Rising
Peak year 1927

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ruthie Bolton - Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Ruthie Henshall - Actress, singer, West End star.
  • Ruthie Foster - Blues singer, Grammy nominee.
  • Ruthie Ann Miles - Actress, Tony Award winner.
  • Ruthie Davis - Shoe designer, fashion entrepreneur.
  • Ruthie Tompson - Disney animator, worked on classic films.
  • Ruthie Matthes - Mountain biker, world champion.
  • Ruthie Alcaide - Reality TV personality, "The Real World."
  • Ruthie Collins - Country singer-songwriter, Grand Ole Opry performer.
  • Ruthie Lingle - Aviator, first woman to fly solo across U.S.

Sisters for Ruthie

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Brothers for Ruthie

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Name Variants

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