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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. Effie96%
  2. Sallie96%
  3. Rufus95%
  4. Celia93%
  5. May92%
  6. Rhoda92%
  7. Rosalie90%
  8. Fannie89%
  9. Selma89%
  10. Lupe89%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Johnie42%
  3. Elbert42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Conrad42%
  6. Willard43%
  7. Ramona48%
  8. Alberta48%
  9. Bernadine50%
  10. Hugh50%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad44%
  2. Will46%
  3. Willard46%
  4. Johnie46%
  5. Otto47%
  6. Delbert48%
  7. Alton49%
  8. Dick49%
  9. Alberta50%
  10. Luther50%

Professional potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Johnie80%
  2. Eunice79%
  3. Addie79%
  4. Willard78%
  5. Hugh77%
  6. Alta77%
  7. Cecelia77%
  8. Burton77%
  9. Ollie76%
  10. Earnest75%

Bottom 10

  1. Virgil42%
  2. Luther42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Fay42%
  5. Ila45%
  6. Estella45%
  7. Rhoda47%
  8. Buddy47%
  9. Roscoe48%
  10. Iva48%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Winnie96%
  2. Lupe96%
  3. Sallie96%
  4. Rhoda96%
  5. Effie96%
  6. Dixie96%
  7. Lucile96%
  8. Goldie96%
  9. Fannie96%
  10. May96%
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