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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Tina64%
  2. Jennifer66%
  3. Tonya72%
  4. Nina72%
  5. Melissa73%
  6. Gina73%
  7. Jill74%
  8. Heather74%
  9. Tara74%
  10. April74%

Love potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Jill64%
  2. April66%
  3. Jennifer69%
  4. Katrina70%
  5. Dawn70%
  6. Tina71%
  7. Deanna72%
  8. Tara72%
  9. Heather72%
  10. Lisa73%

Professional potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Heather45%
  2. April48%
  3. Jennifer50%
  4. Dawn56%
  5. Jill59%
  6. Nina60%
  7. Amy60%
  8. Kimberly61%
  9. Tamara62%
  10. Gina63%

Crush potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya60%
  2. Jill71%
  3. Katrina72%
  4. Michele73%
  5. Michelle73%
  6. Deanna75%
  7. Heidi77%
  8. Lisa80%
  9. Tanya80%
  10. Tara80%
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