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Dunc

Boy Name day: May 19
Dunc is a short form of Duncan: on birth records it is written Duncan (20,125 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Duncan page.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic. Meaning: Brown/dark warrior.
Anglicized form of Gaelic 'Donnchadh', from 'donn' (brown, dark) and 'cath' (battle, warrior).

Name day for Dunc

May 19

Why this day? Dunc is a short form of Duncan, and shares its name day.

Dunc is celebrated in the United States on May 19.

The story of the name Dunc

Dunc is a short form of Duncan. It keeps its origin (Scottish Gaelic) and meaning — brown/dark warrior, and shares its name day, May 19.

On birth records, Dunc is rarely written as such: the Duncs are Duncans (20,125 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Duncan page.

Frequently asked questions about Dunc

What does Dunc mean?

Dunc is a short form of Duncan, which means brown/dark warrior.

When is Dunc's name day?

May 19, together with Duncan: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dunc a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Duncan.

Dunc's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan47%
  2. Johnny48%
  3. Jimmy48%
  4. Max49%
  5. Tommy49%
  6. Leo53%
  7. Milton55%
  8. Eddie55%
  9. Danny55%
  10. Calvin55%

Love potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Chester96%
  2. Ray93%
  3. Gilbert93%
  4. Raymond93%
  5. Robert90%
  6. Derrick90%
  7. Bob90%
  8. Bobby90%
  9. Andre88%
  10. Howard88%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Tristan45%
  3. Miles47%
  4. Leonard48%
  5. Gabriel53%
  6. Johnny54%
  7. Ivan55%
  8. Calvin55%
  9. Karl56%
  10. Milton56%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde52%
  2. Alexander53%
  3. Jimmy53%
  4. Johnny55%
  5. Randy56%
  6. Chad56%
  7. Kyle57%
  8. Chase58%
  9. Duane59%
  10. Max59%

Crush potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert49%
  2. Tommy49%
  3. Jack50%
  4. Shawn50%
  5. Shane50%
  6. Juan50%
  7. Sean50%
  8. John50%
  9. Ivan51%
  10. Leonard51%
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