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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. Clara96%
  2. June94%
  3. Shirley94%
  4. Elsie90%
  5. Joyce90%
  6. Sylvia90%
  7. Juanita89%
  8. Vivian88%
  9. Gladys88%
  10. Lena88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Agnes42%
  3. Norma46%
  4. Gertrude50%
  5. Bertha53%
  6. Genevieve53%
  7. Mildred53%
  8. Hattie55%
  9. Myrtle57%
  10. Anna58%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Ada46%
  2. Jennie52%
  3. Jean52%
  4. Joan52%
  5. Agnes54%
  6. Vera55%
  7. Norma56%
  8. Ida56%
  9. Leona58%
  10. Gertrude58%

Professional potential for Ruf

Top 10

  1. Marian79%
  2. Bertha77%
  3. Norma77%
  4. Pearl77%
  5. Agnes74%
  6. Annie74%
  7. Anna74%
  8. Lorraine74%
  9. Frances74%
  10. Sylvia74%

Bottom 10

  1. Maxine42%
  2. Ada42%
  3. Lillie47%
  4. Jean48%
  5. Joan48%
  6. Jennie48%
  7. Mae49%
  8. Marjorie50%
  9. Thelma50%
  10. Ruby52%

Crush potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Agnes42%
  3. Norma46%
  4. Anna48%
  5. Annie48%
  6. Mildred49%
  7. Gertrude49%
  8. Bertha50%
  9. Genevieve52%
  10. Hattie54%
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