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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. Billy87%
  2. Arthur86%
  3. Melvin85%
  4. Lewis83%
  5. Edwin83%
  6. Fred83%
  7. Franklin80%
  8. Leroy78%
  9. Alvin78%
  10. Clarence78%

Bottom 10

  1. Ray42%
  2. Raymond42%
  3. Joe42%
  4. Herbert42%
  5. Albert42%
  6. Roland42%
  7. Jack42%
  8. Clyde44%
  9. Arnold44%
  10. Bernard46%

Love potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Leon81%
  2. Arthur79%
  3. Alfred79%
  4. Maurice78%
  5. Louis77%
  6. Melvin76%
  7. George75%
  8. Clarence75%
  9. Alvin73%
  10. Gene73%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Clyde42%
  3. Herbert42%
  4. Harold43%
  5. Roland44%
  6. Francis46%
  7. Harvey46%
  8. Jack46%
  9. Warren49%
  10. Donald49%

Professional potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Chester83%
  2. Jack80%
  3. Frank79%
  4. Herman77%
  5. Henry75%
  6. Ernest75%
  7. Harry75%
  8. Herbert75%
  9. Bobby74%
  10. Bernard74%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald42%
  2. Calvin42%
  3. Clyde49%
  4. Warren50%
  5. Marvin50%
  6. Franklin50%
  7. Arthur52%
  8. Alvin53%
  9. Leonard53%
  10. Ralph55%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Melvin96%
  2. Arthur94%
  3. Marvin94%
  4. Billy94%
  5. Alvin94%
  6. Calvin93%
  7. Lewis91%
  8. Franklin89%
  9. Leroy88%
  10. Fred86%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert42%
  2. Roland42%
  3. Jack42%
  4. Joe42%
  5. Albert46%
  6. Harry46%
  7. Herman46%
  8. Henry46%
  9. Arnold47%
  10. Raymond49%
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