Rufus

Latin for red-haired

Rufus is a male given name, from Latin meaning "red-haired" or "ruddy." It appears in the New Testament and was common in ancient Rome.

The name has seen modest use in English-speaking countries, sometimes carrying an old-fashioned or rural connotation: Uncle Rufus ran the family farm for forty years.

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RufusBruno

Italian masculine name

Nigel · Melanie · Maurice · Ciaran · Kieran

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RufusJayden

Contemporary masculine name

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RufusSmith

Ubiquitous English surname

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G