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Ruby-Mae

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ruby-Mae: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Ruby-Mae is a modern compound name that pairs the jewel-toned Ruby with Mae, a variant of May. Ruby comes from the Latin *rubeus*, meaning "red," and was first used as a given name in the Victorian era, while Mae evolved as a short form of Margaret or Mary. The most famous Ruby is probably Ruby Bridges, the civil rights icon who integrated a Louisiana school in 1960; for Mae, the actress Mae West is an enduring symbol of wit. There are no direct place connections for this compound, but Ruby Falls in Tennessee shares the gemstone inspiration. A sweet note: the rising popularity of double-barrelled first names in Scotland mirrors the creative naming style once reserved for English aristocracy.