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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

Top 10

  1. Adrian96%
  2. Colin90%
  3. Jacob90%
  4. Bryce89%
  5. Mason89%
  6. Xavier89%
  7. Seth88%
  8. Spencer88%
  9. Manuel88%
  10. Landon88%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan47%
  2. Max49%
  3. Oscar57%
  4. Ricardo57%
  5. Jayden57%
  6. Diego57%
  7. Andy59%
  8. Nathan60%
  9. Fernando64%
  10. Antonio64%

Love potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Landon88%
  2. Hector87%
  3. Brady87%
  4. Mason87%
  5. Jacob86%
  6. Jose86%
  7. Spencer84%
  8. Garrett84%
  9. Caleb83%
  10. Adrian82%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Gabriel53%
  3. Ivan55%
  4. Ian57%
  5. Max59%
  6. Jeremiah60%
  7. Elijah61%
  8. Isaiah62%
  9. Nathaniel62%
  10. Edgar62%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Chase58%
  2. Max59%
  3. Dylan60%
  4. Jayden60%
  5. Cole61%
  6. Ian61%
  7. Preston63%
  8. Jeremiah63%
  9. Brayden63%
  10. Oscar65%

Crush potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Landon87%
  2. Jacob84%
  3. Blake83%
  4. Adrian82%
  5. Spencer82%
  6. Seth81%
  7. Mason81%
  8. Cole81%
  9. Preston81%
  10. Bryce80%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan50%
  2. Ivan51%
  3. Andy55%
  4. Dylan56%
  5. Jose57%
  6. Ricardo57%
  7. Max58%
  8. Edgar58%
  9. Oscar58%
  10. Diego58%
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