Ruthy

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROO-thee /ˈruː.θi/High

Meaning: A pet form of Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' associated with 'compassion; mercy' - the loyal heroine of the biblical Book of Ruth. Warm and endearing.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm nickname-name: Ruthy is a pet form of Ruth - 'friend; compassion' (said 'ROO-thee'). Endearing and classic.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' associated with 'compassion; mercy' - the loyal heroine of the biblical Book of Ruth. Warm and endearing.

U.S. rank (2024)#10897 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 916

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ruthy is a pet form of Ruth ('friend; compassion'), a biblical classic. It reads warm and endearing, softening the timeless name - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'ROO-thee').

It appears rarely, next to Ruth. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Ruthy is an affectionate form of Ruth, Hebrew for 'friend; companion' and tied to 'compassion' - the loyal heroine of the Book of Ruth, warm and enduring (said 'ROO-thee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Ruthy — pet form of Ruth; 'friend; compassion'

Variations

RuthieRuthRutie

Nicknames

RuthRoo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruthy mean?

Ruthy is a pet form of Ruth, Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' tied to 'compassion; mercy.'

How do you pronounce Ruthy?

It's said ROO-thee /ˈruː.θi/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ruthy a boy or girl name?

Ruthy is a girl's name.

How popular is Ruthy?

Ruthy is a rare name in the U.S.