Ruth

Ruth is a Hebrew name, possibly meaning 'companion,' 'friend,' or 'vision of beauty,' though the exact etymology is debated. The Book of Ruth in the Old Testament features Ruth as a model of loyalty and devotion, most famously expressed in her declaration 'where you go, I will go.'

Ruth is having a quiet but definitive moment. Long associated with a particularly vintage generation — grandmothers, Great Aunts Ruth — the name has been reclaimed as a deliberate choice for people who value substance over trend. On a pet it carries an understated dignity: a Ruth is not flashy, but she is the most reliably beloved animal in any room. The biblical Ruth's famous declaration of loyalty ('where you go, I will go') makes the name a quietly perfect fit for a devoted dog who would follow their owner absolutely anywhere.