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Origin: British

Meaning: Regret; Street

You definitely won't rue the day you chose this catchy name. Its meaning might be on the melancholy side, but baby Rue will always be able to put a smile on your face. This gender-neutral British name means "regret," but is also the word for "street" in French so, like many French names, it has a healthy dose of style, too. Rue is a herb used in medicines, first utilized by the Romans who believed it would sharpen vision and help guard against epilepsy and vertigo. The name got a new lease of life thanks to The Hunger Games, so it can also be a way for you to reference a favorite book.