Ruffine
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ruffine
Ruffine derives from the Latin name Rufinus, which comes from rufus meaning "red" or "reddish," typically referring to red hair or ruddy complexion.
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Etymology
Ruffine derives from the Latin name Rufinus, which comes from rufus meaning "red" or "reddish," typically referring to red hair or ruddy complexion. The name was used in early Christian contexts, particularly among Roman Christians and saints, and remains most common in French and Italian-speaking Catholic populations.
Ruffine currently ranks #2,773 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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