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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:

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

Top 10

  1. Elizabeth95%
  2. Lauren88%
  3. Erika86%
  4. Erica86%
  5. Katelyn84%
  6. Katherine84%
  7. Caitlin84%
  8. Nicole83%
  9. Danielle83%
  10. Bethany83%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Daisy48%
  3. Brandy50%
  4. Vanessa53%
  5. Shelby55%
  6. Jenna57%
  7. Crystal57%
  8. Lindsay57%
  9. Megan57%
  10. Jessica58%

Love potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Elizabeth85%
  2. Nicole84%
  3. Kristin82%
  4. Christina82%
  5. Mariah80%
  6. Danielle80%
  7. Bethany78%
  8. Ana78%
  9. Victoria76%
  10. Andrea76%

Bottom 10

  1. Crystal50%
  2. Jessica50%
  3. Tiffany50%
  4. Cassandra51%
  5. Miranda52%
  6. Vanessa52%
  7. Sara53%
  8. Jasmine53%
  9. Sarah53%
  10. Erin53%

Professional potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Kristin86%
  2. Christina86%
  3. Alicia82%
  4. Marissa81%
  5. Jasmine81%
  6. Kayla80%
  7. Lauren79%
  8. Mariah78%
  9. Joanna78%
  10. Katie77%

Bottom 10

  1. Kendra51%
  2. Whitney52%
  3. Crystal55%
  4. Natasha57%
  5. Kara57%
  6. Brandy58%
  7. Molly58%
  8. Cassandra60%
  9. Victoria60%
  10. Erika60%

Crush potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Bethany91%
  2. Elizabeth89%
  3. Ana85%
  4. Christina84%
  5. Kristin84%
  6. Mariah82%
  7. Nicole82%
  8. Danielle81%
  9. Amanda80%
  10. Kristina78%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly48%
  2. Shelby51%
  3. Daisy53%
  4. Miranda55%
  5. Kendra56%
  6. Jasmine57%
  7. Briana57%
  8. Brandy58%
  9. Vanessa58%
  10. Erin58%
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