Ruby

"Regina thought she was punishing us by erasing who we were, but I think she underestimated how much crap we wanted to forget. But, we can't let it stop us. She gave us a chance to start over, and I wanna take it. I think you should too."

- Ruby to Dr. Whale

Ruby is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. She débuts in the first episode of the first season of Once Upon a Time. She is portrayed by starring cast member Meghan Ory, and is the Storybrooke counterpart of Red Riding Hood.

Trivia

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Character Notes

 * The name "Ruby" is of Latin origin derived from the word "ruber" that means red. It is also a reference to the gemstone of the same name.
 * Has a red wolf key chain inside her car.
 * Has a ring with a wolf's head on it.
 * Her favorite Jules Verne book is The Mysterious Island.
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Production Notes

 * Ruby's red streaks are clip-on hair extensions.
 * The sensual depiction of Ruby in the first season is based on the traditional fairy tale of "Little Red Riding Hood", which is filled with sexual innuendos and meant to serve as a cautionary tale for young girls not to fall prey to lecherous men.

Appearances
Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.