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Ruff

Boy Name day: October 17
Ruff is a short form of Rudolph: on birth records it is written Rudolph (53,489 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Rudolph page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Famous wolf.
From the Germanic name Hrodulf, combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'wulf' (wolf).

Name day for Ruff

October 17

Why this day? Ruff is a short form of Rudolph, and shares its name day.

Ruff is celebrated in the United States on October 17.

The story of the name Ruff

Ruff is a short form of Rudolph. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — famous wolf, and shares its name day, October 17.

On birth records, Ruff is rarely written as such: the Ruffs are Rudolphs (53,489 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Rudolph page.

Frequently asked questions about Ruff

What does Ruff mean?

Ruff is a short form of Rudolph, which means famous wolf.

When is Ruff's name day?

October 17, together with Rudolph: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ruff a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Rudolph.

Ruff's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. John52%
  2. Karl52%
  3. Barbara56%
  4. Martha57%
  5. Teresa57%
  6. Roberta57%
  7. Theresa57%
  8. Terri57%
  9. Joseph58%
  10. Tommy59%

Love potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee50%
  3. Barbara58%
  4. Anne60%
  5. Ann60%
  6. Jeanne62%
  7. Jon62%
  8. Jo62%
  9. Don62%
  10. Jane62%

Professional potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy46%
  2. Melody47%
  3. Phyllis48%
  4. Randy49%
  5. Johnny49%
  6. Terry49%
  7. Bonnie51%
  8. Dean53%
  9. Duane53%
  10. Carla53%

Crush potential for Ruff

Top 10

  1. Sherry96%
  2. Charlene96%
  3. Donna96%
  4. Kevin96%
  5. Tammy96%
  6. Linda96%
  7. Nancy96%
  8. Laurie96%
  9. Barry96%
  10. Colleen96%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Constance46%
  3. Connie46%
  4. Karl47%
  5. Roberta47%
  6. Martha47%
  7. Joseph48%
  8. Barbara49%
  9. Jon54%
  10. Ann54%
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