Your first name of Rufus has given you a practical, logical, analytical approach to life and a great deal of patience. This name creates a desire early in life to marry and settle down with a home and family. You make it a priority to establish a comfortable home base. You take time to grasp a new concept but, once mastered, you are able put it to practical use. This name creates a deliberate and methodical way of thinking and speaking; it takes you time to learn but, once you have mastered a subject, you do not forget it. Because stability in your affairs is so important you are unlikely to gamble or take chances. Although not overly ambitious, you are willing to work hard to reach your goals and are content to make slow, steady progress. You enjoy working at anything of a mechanical or technical nature, and believe that what is worth doing is worth doing well. You are very systematic in all you do and do not like to see things out of order; however, there is a tendency for you to be too fussy. Health weaknesses such as stomach or intestinal disorders could result from a fondness for heavy foods such as meat, potatoes, breads, and pastries.