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Rus

Boy Name day: August 12
Rus is a short form of Russell: on birth records it is written Russell (356,981 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Russell page. Also a short form of Russel, Russ, Rush.
Origin: Norman French. Meaning: little red one / red-haired.
From the Old/Norman French roussel, a diminutive of rous ('red'), used as a nickname for a red-haired or ruddy-complexioned person and later established as a surname and then a first name.

Name day for Rus

August 12

Why this day? Rus is a short form of Russell, and shares its name day.

Rus is celebrated in the United States on August 12.

The story of the name Rus

Rus is a short form of Russell. It keeps its origin (Norman French) and meaning — little red one / red-haired, and shares its name day, August 12.

On birth records, Rus is rarely written as such: the Russ are Russells (356,981 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Russell page. Rus is also a short form of Russel, Russ, Rush.

Frequently asked questions about Rus

What does Rus mean?

Rus is a short form of Russell, which means little red one / red-haired.

When is Rus's name day?

August 12, together with Russell: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rus a name in its own right?

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

Rus's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Beverly96%
  2. Beth95%
  3. Regina95%
  4. Laura88%
  5. Ellen88%
  6. Lori88%
  7. Diane86%
  8. Dianne86%
  9. Diana86%
  10. Catherine84%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy46%
  2. Melody47%
  3. Bonnie48%
  4. Joy48%
  5. Toni50%
  6. Marilyn51%
  7. Georgia55%
  8. Wanda57%
  9. Sally58%
  10. Kathy58%

Love potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Wanda47%
  4. Bonnie49%
  5. Joy51%
  6. Cindy51%
  7. Julie55%
  8. Elaine56%
  9. Carla58%
  10. Gwendolyn58%

Professional potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Christine86%
  2. Julie85%
  3. Donna85%
  4. Paula83%
  5. Connie82%
  6. Constance82%
  7. Ellen81%
  8. Gail80%
  9. Anne79%
  10. Lori79%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla51%
  2. Wanda55%
  3. Gloria56%
  4. Janet57%
  5. Regina58%
  6. Marilyn59%
  7. Phyllis59%
  8. Jeanne59%
  9. Janice59%
  10. Jo59%

Crush potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Toni48%
  3. Joy49%
  4. Wanda50%
  5. Cindy50%
  6. Georgia56%
  7. Sally58%
  8. Susan59%
  9. Melody59%
  10. Suzanne59%
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