Rufus
Rufus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “red-haired.” Rufus is a Latin cognomen meaning 'red-haired' or 'ruddy.
how do you pronounce Rufus?
ROO-fus
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what does Rufus mean?
The name Rufus means “red-haired.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Rufus is a Latin cognomen meaning 'red-haired' or 'ruddy.' It was common among the Romans and early Christians — Simon of Cyrene's son was named Rufus in Mark's Gospel. William Rufus was an English king. The name has a friendly, warm energy with historical depth, popular among creative and musical families.
who are famous people named Rufus?
- Rufus Wainwright (Canadian-American singer-songwriter)
- William Rufus (William II of England)
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