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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Bonita96%
  2. Cheri96%
  3. Sherri95%
  4. Gwen94%
  5. Darla93%
  6. Sherrie93%
  7. Sheryl92%
  8. Lorna92%
  9. Robyn92%
  10. Shari92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Pete47%
  3. Bradford48%
  4. Teri49%
  5. Therese49%
  6. Jan49%
  7. Robbie50%
  8. Trudy50%
  9. Bernadette53%
  10. Stewart53%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Kurt42%
  3. Jan44%
  4. Randal45%
  5. Dwight46%
  6. Randolph47%
  7. Guy48%
  8. Rickey49%
  9. Rick49%
  10. Brad51%

Professional potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Frankie79%
  2. Jan78%
  3. Clay77%
  4. Shelia77%
  5. Kent77%
  6. Bradford76%
  7. Stuart76%
  8. Mickey76%
  9. Robbie74%
  10. Laurel74%

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Paulette42%
  3. Byron42%
  4. Brad42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Daryl43%
  7. Rocky44%
  8. Rudy45%
  9. Garry45%
  10. Dee45%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Pam96%
  2. Lou96%
  3. Sherrie96%
  4. Lynda96%
  5. Lorna96%
  6. Lucinda96%
  7. Gayle96%
  8. Kenny96%
  9. Cheri96%
  10. Shelly96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt46%
  2. Jan48%
  3. Trudy49%
  4. Therese51%
  5. Teri51%
  6. Pete53%
  7. Dwight53%
  8. Bradford54%
  9. Robbie55%
  10. Janine55%
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