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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.

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Friendship potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea52%
  2. Crystal64%
  3. Daisy66%
  4. Megan66%
  5. Cassandra66%
  6. Ana68%
  7. Brandy68%
  8. Amber69%
  9. Mariah69%
  10. Molly69%

Love potential for Ruff

Professional potential for Ruff

Crush potential for Ruff

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea45%
  2. Elizabeth68%
  3. Danielle70%
  4. Erika71%
  5. Nicole71%
  6. Mariah71%
  7. Kara71%
  8. Caitlin72%
  9. Ana72%
  10. Katelyn72%
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