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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

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Ernst43%
  3. Otho43%
  4. Durward45%
  5. Enos46%
  6. Gerold46%
  7. Wm48%
  8. Hillard49%
  9. Adelbert50%
  10. Norval50%

Love potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Merl91%
  2. Elmore91%
  3. Theadore89%
  4. Virgle87%
  5. Benjiman86%
  6. Malvin86%
  7. Clem86%
  8. Olaf85%
  9. Acie85%
  10. Donal85%

Bottom 10

  1. Wm42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Wyman42%
  4. Cloyd43%
  5. Judge44%
  6. Verl44%
  7. Mcarthur45%
  8. Urban47%
  9. Arne50%
  10. Oneal50%

Professional potential for Ruf

Crush potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Otho44%
  3. Donato46%
  4. Wm48%
  5. Enos49%
  6. Durward51%
  7. Verl53%
  8. Ernst53%
  9. Worth53%
  10. Arne53%
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