Rufus
Rufus is typically a name given to boys and has Latin origins. In its earliest history, Rufus was a nickname given to someone who had red hair. The meaning of Rufus is ‘red-haired’, ‘ruddy’, or ‘red’. The name was also adopted by early Saints. Rufus was not popularized in English-speaking nations until after the 16th century Protestant Reformation in Europe. Some notable modern personalities named Rufus include Rufus Wainwright, the American-Canadian musician, and the English actor, Rufus Sewell. In fiction, Rufus Scrimgeour is a character that appears in the 'Harry Potter' novels and Rufus Humphrey is the name of a character on the hit TV show 'Gossip Girl'.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
red-head
Origin
Latin
Numerology
R is for rapport, friends seek you.
U is for useful, always to others.
F is for funny, humor suits you!
U is for unique, your love of life.
S is for sensitive, another side shows.
Lucky
Rufus lucky number is 4.
In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.
Famous People Named Rufus
- Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright Canadian singer,songwriter
- Rufus King U.S. senator from New York
- Rufus Choate U.S. senator from Massachusetts
- Rufus Frederik Sewell English actor
- Rufus Thomas American R&B singer
Rufus in Pop Culture
- Rufus the 13th apostle in film "Dogma"
- Rufus character in movie "Kill Bill"
- Rufus Barma character in the manga/anime "Pandora Hearts"
- Rufus Scrimgeour character in the "Harry Potter" series
- Rufus naked mole rat on animated series "Kim Possible"
