Ruby-Mae

Double barrel names can be made up of any two names, and their meanings can be taken as a combination of the meanings of the two root names. Ruby is a feminine name taken from the English vocabulary. It is the name of a precious stone that has been adopted as a first name for girls. The rarity of the rock gives the name the meaning of ‘Precious’. Mae is a variant of May which can be a pet form of Mabel, or can be associated with the month. A double barrel name like this could be given if the name of a relative is wanted to be passed down, but variation is desired. Ruby-Mae would also be a suitable name for a precious little girl born in May, where it is preferable that the name should not be as commonly found.