Ruthann

Ruthann is an amiable baby name for girls. Popularized during the 1940s, the name became a pleasant fixture in books, film, and television. Ruthann Cooper was the protagonist of the bestselling story Ruthann's War Judy Nickles, and Ruthann Donahue was a popular character in the Bob's Burgers series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Ruthann:

Hebrew: Gracious friend

Origin of the name Ruthann:

Ruthann originates as a combination of the shorter names Ruth and Ann. The name Ruth derives from the Hebrew word re'ut (רְעוּת) and means “friend.” Ann originates from the Hebrew word channah (חַנָּה) and means “grace.”

Symbolism of the name Ruthann:

Ruthann combines the name Ruth (meaning “friend”) with the name Ann (meaning “grace”). In the Hebrew Bible, Ruth is the titular protagonist of the Book of Ruth. According to the Old Testament, Ruth was a widow who accompanied her mother-in-law to Bethlehem. She later married Boaz and become an ancestor of King David. The symbol of Ruth is the bushel of wheat.

Style of the name Ruthann:

Classic

Gender of the name Ruthann:

Ruthann is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Ruthann:

rooth-AN

Number of syllables in the name Ruthann:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Ruthann:

The name Ruthann evokes feelings of folksy charm.

Alternative spellings for the name Ruthann:

• Ruthanne
• RuthAnn 
• RuthAnne
• Ruthahn
• Ruthenn

Nicknames for the name Ruthann:

• Ruth 
• Ruthie
• Rue
• Ann
• Annie 

Popularity of the name Ruthann:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Ruthann was the 5,625th most popular baby name for girls in 2020.

Related names for the name Ruthann:

• Ruthine
• Ruthellen
• Rudy 
• Ruby 
• Ruperta
• Rusty 
• Rubyn
• Roseann 
• Rosanne
• Roxanne

Great middle names for Ruthann and their meanings:

• Azalea (dry flower)
• Bliss (joy, gladness, cheer)
• Clover (key, adherent, meadow flower)
• Deborah (bee)
• Elise (my God is an oath)
• Ida (hardworking, industrious)
• Iris (rainbow)
• Kara (beloved, friend, dark)
• Moira (destiny, fate)
• Shannon (wise river)
• Zora (dawn, aurora, sunrise)

Famous people with the name Ruthann:

• Ruthann Aron (politician)
• Ruthann Atchley (psychologist)
• Ruthann “Rue” Debona (actress)
• Ruthann Friedman (folk singer)
• Ruthann Goddard (wife of actor Trevor Joseph Goddard)
• Ruthann Heinrich (philanthropist)
• Ruthann McCarthy (actress)
• Ruthann Nicholas (chemist)
• Ruthann Robson (legal scholar)
• Ruthann Thompson (actress)

Ruthann in popular culture:

• Ruthann Cooper (protagonist of Ruthann's War Judy Nickles)
• Ruthann Donahue (character in the Bob's Burgers series)