Rufous

ROO-fus

Variation of Rufus, Latin

"red-haired"

Rufous Origin and Meaning

The name Rufous is a boy's name meaning "red-haired".

A rare variation of clunky-cute Rufous, this form is largely associated with the Rufous Hummingbird, notable for its reddish-brown plumage. Appealing perhaps for ornithologists, it also appears in the name of the rufous-tailed hummingbird and the rufous hornero (also known as the red ovenbird).

The name Rufous in Pop Culture

• Rufous reddish,brown color