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I used to dislike Ruth and considered it either very elderly- or stiff-sounding, but now I have more liking for it. I don't even know why it has changed so much. I don't necessarily love it, but it's really not bad. I really like the Biblical character of Ruth, I like it's virtuous connection, and now I don't think it's all that elderly anymore. Ruthie is cute. I also like Rut without the h, but obviously it depends in which language since it's rather awkward in English. Still, as for the sound, there are names which are much more appealing in this particular respect.
As for Biblical names, I definitely like Rachel most, and then Ruth. I don't dislike Rebecca but it feels a bit boring and uninteresting.

I LOVE the name Ruth, it’s a fave of mine. I’ve always loved the story of Ruth in the Bible, so have grown up loving the name too. The sound of it doesn’t bother me at all. I also think Ruthie is such an adorable nn. I’d be more likely to use it as a mn and it holds some significance for my DH and I, as I used verses from the book of Ruth in my wedding vows. We thought about using it for Eden’s mn, but wanted something longer and an A name for both our maternal grandmothers. If I ever had another DD, Ruth would be a very strong contender for somewhere in the name :)

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ETA: I’d go with Ruth, for all the reasons listed above. I do think all three names are lovely though and actually know three sisters with those names!

This message was edited 3/29/2021, 10:14 PM

I love everything about it, and I really love it as a middle name.

I was in the third who thought it sounded awful. I do just really dislike the sound of Ruth. I prefer Rachel and Rebecca, probably with a preference for Rachel.

I love it as an mn. I think it's a strong Biblical name, but also quite gentle and soft. However I think it can come off a bit plain as an fn, and I know many people dislike it. Some people also use the nickname Ruthie, which I don't care for.

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Some combos I've considered it in are Thalia Naomi Ruth and Georgina Lily Ruth.

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ETA: Ruth is my favorite out of the three, but all three are respectable names. I think Rachel looks good on paper, but it can sound a bit harsh sometimes.

This message was edited 3/29/2021, 1:54 PM

I think Ruthie is pretty cute, and the meaning of Ruth makes me smile. It's not a name I think I'd ever use on a person but I enjoy it.

it feels perpetually dated to me.. like no matter how many old names make a come back it will always be old

I'd use Ruth in a heartbeat, Rebecca after some thought and probably only as a mn, and Rachel not at all, though there's nothing really wrong with it. It just doesn't appeal.

It's nice . Out of the 3 I like Rebecca

Lovely

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It's staid but not wan. It packs a punch delicately.

Absolutely awful. Rooooth. Gross.

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Rachel is brittle and I've known many of them, all rude and unkind

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Rebecca is the prettiest and the most modern, as well.

I really like Ruth it’s always been one of my favourites.

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As for picking between Ruth, Rachel and Rebecca though I’m biased. Rebecca is my name so it will always be my favourite. Then Rachel as I’ve answered to that often enough when a customer I’m unlikely to see again forgets my name despite the name badge then Ruth.

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I love all of them though.

Kinda meh honestly. But I don’t have a problem with it.