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Rufus

American  
[roo-fuhs] / ˈru fəs /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “red-headed.”


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"We still don't know what happened, but we were just more relieved that we got Rufus back," said Davis.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

STV's chief executive officer Rufus Radcliffe said the company had to respond to the "significant shift" in audience behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” “It’s hard to look at Walter Goggins’ noseless ‘Fallout’ character, the Ghoul, without retching, but his compelling performance also makes it hard to turn away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Usage data also showed that Rufus was doing well.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I drop some cash into a plastic donations container and wait for Rufus to pay his way in.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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