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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. Hailey43%
  2. Zoe43%
  3. Maggie46%
  4. Zoey46%
  5. Dylan47%
  6. Savannah47%
  7. Kylie47%
  8. Max49%
  9. Kaylee50%
  10. Lily52%

Love potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Landon88%
  2. Hector87%
  3. Brady87%
  4. Mason87%
  5. Jacob86%
  6. Jose86%
  7. Bailey85%
  8. Spencer84%
  9. Garrett84%
  10. Caleb83%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya42%
  2. Dylan42%
  3. Aubrey46%
  4. Autumn47%
  5. Angel49%
  6. Hailey49%
  7. Chloe50%
  8. Zoey50%
  9. Maggie51%
  10. Emma52%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn51%
  2. Kaylee56%
  3. Zoe56%
  4. Chase58%
  5. Max59%
  6. Zoey59%
  7. Dylan60%
  8. Jayden60%
  9. Aubrey61%
  10. Cole61%

Crush potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Paige88%
  2. Landon87%
  3. Jacob84%
  4. Blake83%
  5. Adrian82%
  6. Bailey82%
  7. Spencer82%
  8. Seth81%
  9. Mason81%
  10. Cole81%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey47%
  2. Zoe47%
  3. Maggie47%
  4. Juan50%
  5. Ivan51%
  6. Savannah51%
  7. Zoey53%
  8. Maya54%
  9. Kylie54%
  10. Lily54%
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