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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. Freda95%
  2. Bettie95%
  3. Bettye95%
  4. Bette95%
  5. Velma92%
  6. Ola92%
  7. Hilda90%
  8. Lenora88%
  9. Elnora88%
  10. Frieda88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie46%
  3. Rosie51%
  4. Carmela54%
  5. Fannie54%
  6. Winnie54%
  7. Goldie56%
  8. Dixie56%
  9. Lucile60%
  10. Lottie61%

Love potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Lola43%
  2. Lizzie47%
  3. Lottie51%
  4. Rosie52%
  5. Elvira52%
  6. Imogene52%
  7. Faye52%
  8. Sallie53%
  9. Nell55%
  10. Lucile55%

Professional potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Addie84%
  2. Eunice84%
  3. Cecelia83%
  4. Alta82%
  5. Selma81%
  6. Estelle81%
  7. Celia81%
  8. Dorothea81%
  9. Erma80%
  10. Irma80%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila53%
  2. Lola54%
  3. Estella56%
  4. Jeannette57%
  5. Elva58%
  6. Lela58%
  7. Ramona58%
  8. Opal58%
  9. Beulah59%
  10. Iva59%

Crush potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie47%
  3. Rosie49%
  4. Elvira56%
  5. Dixie56%
  6. Ramona57%
  7. Goldie58%
  8. Fannie59%
  9. Carmela59%
  10. Winnie59%
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