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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. Homer52%
  2. Percy53%
  3. Junior55%
  4. Buddy58%
  5. Archie61%
  6. Rufus62%
  7. Virgil64%
  8. Luther65%
  9. Morris67%
  10. Salvatore67%

Love potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Percy42%
  2. Homer45%
  3. Rufus56%
  4. Lowell59%
  5. Virgil60%
  6. Reuben63%
  7. Jess64%
  8. Garland64%
  9. Amos64%
  10. Myron66%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Bert60%
  2. Luther61%
  3. Roscoe61%
  4. Percy61%
  5. Virgil61%
  6. Doyle63%
  7. Marlin63%
  8. Homer65%
  9. Rufus65%
  10. Buddy65%

Crush potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Julius86%
  2. Dick81%
  3. Willis81%
  4. Marlin81%
  5. Roosevelt80%
  6. Bert79%
  7. Harlan79%
  8. Loyd78%
  9. Louie78%
  10. Ervin77%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad53%
  2. Homer54%
  3. Morris55%
  4. Percy59%
  5. Emil60%
  6. Reuben61%
  7. Elbert61%
  8. Junior61%
  9. Buddy62%
  10. Willard63%
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