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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. Tonya52%
  2. Michelle67%
  3. Michele67%
  4. Amy68%
  5. Tina68%
  6. Katrina71%
  7. Jill71%
  8. Lisa72%
  9. Deanna74%
  10. Angela74%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Jill43%
  2. Deanna52%
  3. Tina58%
  4. Tanya59%
  5. Katrina60%
  6. Tonya64%
  7. Gina67%
  8. Tamara68%
  9. Tara69%
  10. Michele70%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Gina44%
  2. Tina44%
  3. Tara45%
  4. Heather45%
  5. April46%
  6. Tamara47%
  7. Jennifer48%
  8. Tanya53%
  9. Amy54%
  10. Katrina55%

Crush potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya54%
  2. Katrina66%
  3. Michelle67%
  4. Michele67%
  5. Deanna69%
  6. Jill74%
  7. Lisa74%
  8. Amy76%
  9. Angela79%
  10. Tanya82%
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