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Ruthie
Ruthie (name) means a short, friendly form of the female name Ruth. Example: “Everyone at the office just calls her Ruthie.”
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A short, friendly form of the female name Ruth.
"Everyone at the office just calls her Ruthie."
How to use Ruthie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, cozy nickname for someone named Ruth.
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Etymology
A pet form of Ruth, made by adding the affectionate ending "-ie."
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What does “Ruthie” mean?
The word “Ruthie” means a short, friendly form of the female name Ruth. In plain terms, an informal, cozy nickname for someone named Ruth.
How do you use “Ruthie” in a sentence?
Here is “Ruthie” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the office just calls her Ruthie.”
What part of speech is “Ruthie”?
“Ruthie” is a name.
What is the meaning of Ruthie?
"Ruthie" (name) means a short, friendly form of the female name Ruth.
