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Ruf

Boy Name day: November 21 In French: Rufine
Ruf is a short form of Rufus: on birth records it is written Rufus (36,091 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Rufus page.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: 'Red-haired' or 'red'.
From the Latin nickname Rufus, meaning 'red-haired' or 'red', a common Roman cognomen.

Name day for Ruf

November 21

Why this day? Ruf is a short form of Rufus, and shares its name day.

Ruf is celebrated in the United States on November 21.

The story of the name Ruf

Ruf is a short form of Rufus. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — 'Red-haired' or 'red', and shares its name day, November 21.

On birth records, Ruf is rarely written as such: the Rufs are Rufuss (36,091 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Rufus page.

Frequently asked questions about Ruf

What does Ruf mean?

Ruf is a short form of Rufus, which means 'Red-haired' or 'red'.

When is Ruf's name day?

November 21, together with Rufus: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ruf a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Rufus.

Ruf's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Kevin92%
  2. Alonza92%
  3. Walt91%
  4. Timmie91%
  5. Roby90%
  6. Rollie90%
  7. Timothy89%
  8. Stanton89%
  9. William87%
  10. Kevan87%

Bottom 10

  1. Joseph42%
  2. Joesph42%
  3. John42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Kurt45%
  6. Pete47%
  7. Peter47%
  8. Jon47%
  9. Hal48%
  10. Bradford48%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Jon42%
  4. Van42%
  5. Don42%
  6. Kurt42%
  7. Flint42%
  8. Rand42%
  9. Hal42%
  10. Curt44%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Dean42%
  3. Sid42%
  4. Byron42%
  5. Raynard42%
  6. Davey42%
  7. Lenny42%
  8. Brad42%
  9. Jimmy42%
  10. Daryl43%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Kevan96%
  2. Curtis96%
  3. Kenny96%
  4. Monty96%
  5. Davy96%
  6. Rollie96%
  7. Roby96%
  8. Timmie96%
  9. Alphonzo96%
  10. Mike95%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. John42%
  4. Joseph42%
  5. Kurt46%
  6. Jon48%
  7. Linwood51%
  8. Hal53%
  9. Phillip53%
  10. Dennis53%
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