Ruby

Ruby is an English feminine given name derived from the gemstone ruby, which takes its name from the Latin rubeus, meaning red. The gem's deep crimson color has long associated the name with passion, vitality, and good fortune. Ruby became widely used as a given name in the nineteenth century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and enjoyed renewed popularity in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Related gem-inspired names include Pearl, Opal, and Jade.