Rue
Gender: Unisex
Origin: English and Greek
Meaning: Herb, regret
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Rue Meaning and Origin
Rue is a Unisex name of English and Greek origin, meaning: “herb, regret.” A name of a bitter medicinal herb deriving from Greek rhyte. Rue is also a French name that means “regret” or “remorse.” It is derived from the Latin word “ruta,” which means “herb of grace.” Rue can also be a shortened form of the name Ruth, which is of Hebrew origin and means “companion” or “friend.” Ruth is a biblical name, as Ruth was a character in the Old Testament. This name has an edgy tone to it, it only consists of one syllable, so If you want your daughter to stand out in school with a cool name, this is the one for her.
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