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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

Top 10

  1. Lawanna96%
  2. Janey96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Penny96%
  5. Sandra95%
  6. Ginny94%
  7. Susanna94%
  8. Denice94%
  9. Sue94%
  10. Rosetta94%

Bottom 10

  1. Terese44%
  2. Helga44%
  3. Constance51%
  4. Connie51%
  5. Dianna52%
  6. Janice52%
  7. Jayne52%
  8. Jo52%
  9. Diana52%
  10. Jeanie52%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Carla42%
  3. Deidre42%
  4. Dori42%
  5. Gay42%
  6. Roxane42%
  7. Mikki42%
  8. Fonda42%
  9. Paulette42%
  10. Marilyn42%

Crush potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Pam96%
  2. Dori96%
  3. Nena96%
  4. Lou96%
  5. Sandie96%
  6. Melodie96%
  7. Maureen96%
  8. Sandra96%
  9. Laureen96%
  10. Charlene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Martha42%
  5. Barbara43%
  6. Alfreda44%
  7. Helga46%
  8. Anne48%
  9. Ann48%
  10. Trudy49%
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