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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

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Curt44%
  4. Terese44%
  5. Phil44%
  6. Denis46%
  7. Denny46%
  8. Ike47%
  9. Unknown48%
  10. Rickie49%

Professional potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Toney83%
  2. Dwain82%
  3. Jerrold82%
  4. Rob82%
  5. Rogers82%
  6. Mimi82%
  7. Ernestina81%
  8. Carolann81%
  9. Karan79%
  10. Art77%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Dori42%
  4. Gay42%
  5. Roxane42%
  6. Unknown42%
  7. Madonna42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Lenny42%
  10. Zina44%

Crush potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Alfreda44%
  3. Terrie51%
  4. Linwood51%
  5. Hal53%
  6. Denis53%
  7. Phil53%
  8. Denny53%
  9. Lourdes54%
  10. Rogers55%
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