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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. Shane42%
  2. Hans42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Shaun42%
  5. Shawn42%
  6. Erich42%
  7. Leopoldo47%
  8. Robb48%
  9. Clint48%
  10. Eric48%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Hans42%
  2. Clint42%
  3. Erich42%
  4. Vance42%
  5. Marc44%
  6. Philippe44%
  7. Shawn46%
  8. Brant46%
  9. Dion46%
  10. Shaun46%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Darren42%
  2. Damon42%
  3. Roderic42%
  4. Jason42%
  5. Chad42%
  6. Renard42%
  7. Alfonzo44%
  8. Bradley45%
  9. Neville46%
  10. Shad46%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Chadrick96%
  2. Wesley96%
  3. Rico96%
  4. Tad96%
  5. Pietro96%
  6. Lamont96%
  7. Antione96%
  8. Damon96%
  9. Donny96%
  10. Carlo95%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Shaun42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Jermaine42%
  6. Hans48%
  7. Clint49%
  8. Dion53%
  9. Jedediah53%
  10. Daron53%
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