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What does a 'Rufus' look like?

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BettyBedlam · 15/01/2012 12:23

I know Rufus means red-headed, so would it be daft to name a child if you don't expect it to be red-headed?

Would you expect a rufus to be chunky,rough and tumble, or tall and gangly?

Help needed please!

(ps - not for me - so feel free to be rude about the name!)

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BunnyLebowski · 15/01/2012 12:29
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usualsuspect · 15/01/2012 12:31
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missnevermind · 15/01/2012 12:43

Hairy with four legs!

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duchesse · 15/01/2012 12:50

My gorgeous 13 yo nephew is actually red-haired, but would have been Rufus even if he hadn't been. He is sorted of named after another gorgeous dark-haired adult Rufus, friend of my sister and ex-BIL. I have only positive associations with the name.

Just because people give people-names to pets don't make it a pet's name. My neighbours have dogs named Ellie and Molly- does that make them dog names? Felix is also a lovely boy's name but people will insist on associating it with cats. Tibbles and Rascal are pets' names, Rufus and Felix are most definitely people names.

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TheFirstMrsGClooney · 15/01/2012 12:52

A bit like Jesus probably. Not a dog's name IMO though.

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TubbyDuffs · 15/01/2012 12:52

I know a hairy four legged one, and also knew a rather good looking (non-redheaded) lad at school too.

I like the name for beast or child.

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TidyDancer · 15/01/2012 12:54

Totally agree with Bunny. My first thought before even clicking on the thread was 'dog'.

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TheBolter · 15/01/2012 12:57

A dog

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GoForBaroque · 15/01/2012 12:59

Either tall, dark and preppy (think junior doctor in an expensive pink rugby shirt) or a bit like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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senua · 15/01/2012 13:06

This is what a Rufus looks like. Grin

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GoForBaroque · 15/01/2012 13:12

Hubba Grin

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lollystix · 15/01/2012 13:55

What Bunny said...

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saturdayescape · 15/01/2012 13:59

Cracking name. My friend has a lovley tall but chunky Rufus, he is blond. I didn't know it meant red headed.

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TeaandHobnobs · 15/01/2012 14:00

It is my little BIL's name, he fits GoForBaroque's description of tall, dark and preppy. He is charming and gorgeous Wink

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susiedaisy · 15/01/2012 14:03

hairy, with four legs with a wagging tail whos always pleased to see you!! Smile

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AmberLeaf · 15/01/2012 14:03

Bunny beat me to it!

I was going to go for an Irish wolfhound though.

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SoFarWeAreEqual · 15/01/2012 14:16

I love the name Rufus.

Rufus Sewell is just gorgeous and a miniature version of him would be no bad thing. Intelligent, good looking, talented - need I go on?

It most definitely does not say dog to me - Sam, Molly, Ella etc. are dogs' names IMO.

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ellesabe · 15/01/2012 14:22

I think a Rufus needs a shaggy haircut

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scottishmummy · 15/01/2012 14:25

Quinoa munching parents
Boy with long hair,organic fair trade quirky but obvious clothes
All bit too right on

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pixiestix · 15/01/2012 14:26

Posh and a bit gangly.

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StillSquiffy · 15/01/2012 14:38

Rough & tumble type with shaggy hair a bit too long, and posh manners. Public school but most definitely not the Eton type.

Love the '..us' type names. Gus, Angus, Cassius. All v cool IMO

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nulgirl · 15/01/2012 14:40

My parent's dog is called rufus. Very cute face and gangly legs. .

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guinealady · 15/01/2012 15:28

Rufus Sewell and/or Wainwright - yes please! It's a great name no matter what your hair colour.

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phlossie · 15/01/2012 16:18

Mine's blonde - click my name and see his picture! He's big, tall and chunky and very clever and gorgeous!

(I love Rufus Sewell, btw!)

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