Ruthanne

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Compound name, blending Ruth and Anne

"compassionate and gracious friend"

Ruthanne Origin and Meaning

The name Ruthanne is a girl's name meaning "compassionate and gracious friend".

Short and sharp but endearing too, Ruthanne is a combination of two classic names. Briefly popular in the 40s, Ruthanne is still given to around 15 girls each year - and, with Ruthie back on the charts, perhaps it will gain more attention. Ruth-Anne Cunningham, known as RuthAnne, is an Irish singer and songwriter who has worked with JoJo and Britney Spears.

Ruthanne Rank in US Top 1000

# 878 in the US

Famous People Named Ruthanne

• Ruthanne Lum McCunn American writer
• Ruth Anne Cunningham, Irish songwriter

The name Ruthanne in Pop Culture

• Ruth Anne Miller, character from TV series "Northern Exposure"