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What boys names could be shortened to Roo/Ru?

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LeopardLover · 10/07/2023 12:31

Hey all! I absolutely love Roo/Ru for short.

Could anyone recommend any unusual boys/unisex names that could be shortened to this?

Not a fan of Ruben and would only use Rue for a girl, but you catch my drift 😉 Thank you!

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TokyoSushi · 10/07/2023 12:32

Rupert?

Nofreshstarthere22 · 10/07/2023 12:32

Rufus

UnbeatenMum · 10/07/2023 12:32

Andrew

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 10/07/2023 12:32

Rupert
Ruaridh
Ruben

Melstarrynight · 10/07/2023 12:32

Rudyard

ImSidneyFuckingPrescott · 10/07/2023 12:34

Rory

TheYearOfSmallThings · 10/07/2023 12:34

Normally Rufus

toastofthetown · 10/07/2023 12:35

Rune.

Precipice · 10/07/2023 12:35

Kanga, is that you?

Ketzele · 10/07/2023 12:36

Rudolf
Reuben
Robert
Roman

OccasionalHope · 10/07/2023 12:36

Rupert or Rufus are nice.

Rudolph of you don’t mind red nose jokes.

think there’s a Dutch name Ruud.

Cavalierorwhat · 10/07/2023 12:38

Rudi

calmcoco · 10/07/2023 12:38

Reuben.
Ruud.
Rufus.
Rupert.
Rudolph?

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LeopardLover · 10/07/2023 12:39

Thanks all!!

@toastofthetown Rune my favourite so far. 😊

I really like Rufus but also know at least 3 dogs called Rufus 😅🐶

@Precipice Yes, it's me! 😉

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LeopardLover · 10/07/2023 12:39

Cavalierorwhat · 10/07/2023 12:38

Rudi

Also tempted by this one, thank you!

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SeaToSki · 10/07/2023 12:40

Robert
Rory (works for a girl too)

basically any name that starts with an R!

SanFranciscoCalling · 10/07/2023 12:40

Roux?

Whichwhatnow · 10/07/2023 12:44

My friend had a Rudy which I love and really suits her son (not because he's rude but he's a very confident, cheeky and cool kid!)

ZeppelinTits · 10/07/2023 12:45

Ruwan

Whichwhatnow · 10/07/2023 12:45

Whichwhatnow · 10/07/2023 12:44

My friend had a Rudy which I love and really suits her son (not because he's rude but he's a very confident, cheeky and cool kid!)

Has! Not had

cherryassam · 10/07/2023 12:45

Cruz
Runar
Runi
Arun

1HughJass · 10/07/2023 12:46

There's a youtuer who's little boy is just called Roo as the full name. Can't for the life of me remember who though.

theDudesmummy · 10/07/2023 12:46

I know a Ruane

Nutsabouttopic · 10/07/2023 12:50

Ruadh.... pronounced Roo..a

whatausername · 10/07/2023 12:50

Ruairidh