RUFUS  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "red-head"

Rumpled, redheaded (it started as the nickname for red-haired King William) ancient Roman name popular with saints and singers (e.g. Rufus Wainwright), on the cutting edge of cool.

Variations:
Rufo, Rufino, Ruffus, Ruffis, Rayfus, Rufous, Rufe, Rayfus, Rufe, Ruffis, Ruffus, Rufo, Rufous

International Variations:
Rufino (Italian) Rufino (Spanish)

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