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Rooby

ROO-bee2 syllables
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A diminutive form of 'Ruby', meaning 'red gemstone'. (English)

What does Rooby mean?

English: A diminutive form of 'Ruby', meaning 'red gemstone'.. Rooby is often considered a playful variant of Ruby, which refers to the red gemstone. It is commonly used as a pet name.

Is Rooby a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Rooby in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Rooby in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Rooby suit?

Soft sound

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Who's Rooby?

As the dogs settle in for nap time, one whispers, "I hear Rooby is an expert napper!" Another replies, "Great! Maybe they can teach us their snooze secrets!"

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Naming a new puppy?

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