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Ruthy

ROO-thee2 syllables
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A diminutive form of Ruth. (Modern)

What does Ruthy mean?

Modern: A diminutive form of Ruth.. Ruthy is a modern diminutive of the name Ruth, which means 'friend' or 'companion' in Hebrew.

Is Ruthy a good dog name?

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

Ruthy in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ruthy 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 Ruthy suit?

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Ruthy!

Did you hear Ruthy’s coming to stay overnight? I bet she’ll have us all reconsidering our toy choices—she’s got a keen eye for a squeaker like a modern art critic!

Like Ruthy? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

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