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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. Simone46%
  2. Jillian54%
  3. Christa60%
  4. Nichole62%
  5. Sheena65%
  6. Meagan66%
  7. Krista67%
  8. Kirsten67%
  9. Jaclyn68%
  10. Tia69%

Love potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Simone42%
  2. Sheena52%
  3. Cheyenne54%
  4. Sasha59%
  5. Raven60%
  6. Kaitlin60%
  7. Randi60%
  8. Katharine60%
  9. Candace61%
  10. Tia61%

Professional potential for Ruf

Bottom 10

  1. Tia42%
  2. Britney42%
  3. Kassandra42%
  4. Yesenia43%
  5. Cassie45%
  6. Simone45%
  7. Chelsey46%
  8. Tori46%
  9. Lacey46%
  10. Selena46%

Crush potential for Ruf

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