Her birth certificate says Ruby Wachs. But her family called her “Ruby” from day one. No fancy middle name. No secret aristocratic lineage. Just Ruby. Short. Punchy. Unforgettable.
Why change the spelling? She says it was for practical reasons. “Wax” is easier to say. Easier to spell. Plus, it sounds like a cleaning product—which she finds hilarious. She once joked, “I’m not a polish, I’m a mop.”
The Truth About Her Parents’ Name
Her father’s surname was originally Wachs. That’s German for “wax.” So Ruby didn’t invent it. She just simplified it. No drama. No scandal. Just a smart marketing move.
But here’s the quirky bit: Her mother’s maiden name was Rosenberg. That means “rose mountain.” So Ruby is part wax, part rose. A wax rose—symbol of something fake but beautiful. She loves that irony.
