Rufino

Male

Meaning

Red-haired

Origin

Italian

Pronunciation

/ruˈfiːnoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Rufino:

Dogs named Rufino tend to be loving, brave, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Rufino?

Naming your dog Rufino suggests that you have a strong appreciation for unique and interesting names. It also suggests that you are creative and have a good sense of humor.

Is Rufino a good dog name?

Rufino has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Rufino isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Rufino is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rufino was, in the past month, the 2746th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Rufino is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Rufino was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Rufino's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Rufino is most adored in New Jersey, Virginia and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, Wyoming and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Rufino.

Rufino is found in these categories:

italian dog names
italian

A common male name in Italy, often associated with red wine.

spanish dog names
spanish

Common male name in Spain, derived from Latin meaning "red-haired".

Dog names like Rufino:

Bright fame
Supreme Judge, Famous Advice
God's protector/protector of God
Brave, strong leader.
Brave Ruler
Home-ruler
Rufino dog name meaning

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