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

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Dianna52%
  2. Jayne52%
  3. Joni52%
  4. Trudy58%
  5. Cathleen60%
  6. Janine61%
  7. Patrice61%
  8. Janis63%
  9. Vicky63%
  10. Laurel64%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lorie46%
  4. Shelly47%
  5. Jeannie47%
  6. Karla47%
  7. Vicky48%
  8. Jayne48%
  9. Joni48%
  10. Tammie50%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Pam96%
  2. Lou96%
  3. Sherrie96%
  4. Lynda96%
  5. Lorna96%
  6. Lucinda96%
  7. Gayle96%
  8. Cheri96%
  9. Shelly96%
  10. Bonita96%
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