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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. Andree42%
  2. Helga43%
  3. Rock48%
  4. Len53%
  5. Theresia53%
  6. Stoney53%
  7. Frederica53%
  8. Les55%
  9. Rolf55%
  10. Cleophus56%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Flint42%
  2. Rand42%
  3. Rolf44%
  4. Helga44%
  5. Cleve45%
  6. Rance46%
  7. Geary46%
  8. Butch48%
  9. Stevan49%
  10. Len49%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Fonda42%
  3. Sid42%
  4. Raynard42%
  5. Davey42%
  6. Arnita43%
  7. Drucilla43%
  8. Enola45%
  9. Micky45%
  10. Davy45%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Sandie96%
  2. Kevan96%
  3. Lory96%
  4. Davy96%
  5. Beckie96%
  6. Cinda96%
  7. Rollie96%
  8. Penni96%
  9. Roby96%
  10. Teddie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga46%
  3. Theresia54%
  4. Georgine56%
  5. Cleophus56%
  6. Les58%
  7. Rock58%
  8. Lenwood58%
  9. Rolf58%
  10. Len58%
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