Name Ruth

Discover the remarkable women who share the iconic name Ruth. From groundbreaking scientists like Dr. Ruth Westheimer to legendary actresses like Ruth Gordon, our comprehensive list showcases the diverse and illustrious individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. Explore their inspiring stories and unforgettable contributions.

Irish actress of Irish-Ethiopian descent

German communist, intelligence officer.

Ruth Westheimer

American sexologist

The Woman Who Beat Cancer

American chemist and inventor

American photographer and director

The last woman executed in England

American singer

British economist and politician

Ruth Chatterton

American film and theater actress

American actress

American photographer

Girl with the defect 'phocomelia'

British writer, author of popular detective stories and thrillers.

Ruth Johnson Colvin

American activist

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Judge on the US Supreme Court

Journalist, teacher and political activist

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

British writer, novelist and playwright

American actress

American actress and singer

American actress

£1m UK winner still buying lottery tickets

American film, television and theater actress.

American opera singer-soprano

American dancer and choreographer

American actress, talented writer.

The wife of the famous evangelist Billy Graham

Ruth and David Greenglass

Ruth Alice Allen

American economist.

36-year-old British woman loses nearly 80 pounds after seeing her double chin in a photo

American silent film actress

American actress and model

German choreographer, as well as opera and theater director

Oldest person to change gender

Ruth Stiles Gannett

American children's writer

Journalist, teacher and political activist

American dancer and choreographer

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