Baby name
Ruaraidh
/ROO-uh-ree/
Meaning
“Red king”
Ruaraidh is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "red king" or "red-haired king."
How it ages.
Ruaraidh is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Ruaraidh has become moderately less common in England and Wales in recent years, while remaining an established choice.