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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:

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Friendship potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes56%
  2. Terrie57%
  3. Elvis57%
  4. Lolita57%
  5. Joesph58%
  6. Zina58%
  7. Hal59%
  8. Deidre60%
  9. Dirk60%
  10. Moira60%

Love potential for Ruff

Top 10

  1. Ginny96%
  2. Pattie96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Del96%
  5. Juliann96%
  6. Bart96%
  7. Maryjo96%
  8. Alphonso96%
  9. Marilee96%
  10. Sandi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira49%
  2. Hal53%
  3. Dirk54%
  4. Audie56%
  5. Deidre56%
  6. Edie57%
  7. Caryl58%
  8. Joycelyn58%
  9. Elvis60%
  10. Lolita61%

Professional potential for Ruff

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Barton95%
  3. Lawerence94%
  4. Vikki92%
  5. Fredric90%
  6. Marta88%
  7. Rogers88%
  8. Jeffry88%
  9. Rob88%
  10. Dwain88%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown42%
  2. Deidre43%
  3. Georgette44%
  4. Gay44%
  5. Lolita46%
  6. Lenny46%
  7. Suzette46%
  8. Artis47%
  9. Jacky49%
  10. Zina49%

Crush potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph48%
  2. Alfreda50%
  3. Terrie57%
  4. Linwood57%
  5. Denny59%
  6. Hal59%
  7. Phil59%
  8. Denis59%
  9. Lourdes60%
  10. Lawerence61%
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