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Ruff

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Fun spelling of rough - irregular surface or boisterous.

Related Names

Tuff.

Famous Usage

Ruff McGruff - the crime-fighting dog mascot used in public service announcements.

Screen Details

Ruff Ruffman - host of PBS Kids show 'Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman'. McGruff the Crime Dog used 'Take a Bite Out of Crime' as his slogan in PSAs since 1980. DJ Ruff Endz from the R&B duo popular in the early 2000s.

Personality Plus

Playful and energetic - perfect for a pet with a fun-loving, boisterous personality who likes to be vocal. Suits dogs who have a rough-and-tumble attitude or gruff but lovable demeanor.

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