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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. Julie96%
  2. Donna95%
  3. Sandra95%
  4. Sherry95%
  5. Sheila94%
  6. Kevin92%
  7. Carol92%
  8. Marsha92%
  9. Anita92%
  10. Valerie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Joseph42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. John42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Karl42%
  6. Martha43%
  7. Roberta43%
  8. Peter47%
  9. Jon47%
  10. Barbara48%

Love potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Penny96%
  2. Sandra95%
  3. Sue94%
  4. Suzanne94%
  5. Susan94%
  6. Charlene91%
  7. Sherry91%
  8. Nancy91%
  9. Donna91%
  10. Denise89%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Jon42%
  3. Don42%
  4. Lee42%
  5. Philip44%
  6. Mark44%
  7. Phillip44%
  8. Wayne45%
  9. Craig45%
  10. Bruce45%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Carla42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Dean42%
  4. Wanda42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Jimmy42%
  7. Gloria43%
  8. Rita43%
  9. Johnny44%
  10. Randy44%

Crush potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Martha42%
  5. Karl42%
  6. John42%
  7. Joseph42%
  8. Barbara43%
  9. Jon48%
  10. Anne48%
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