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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. Lola42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Tia42%
  4. Salvador43%
  5. Candy43%
  6. Phoenix45%
  7. Jeannie45%
  8. Lilly46%
  9. Millie46%
  10. Scarlett47%

Love potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Holden42%
  2. Byron42%
  3. Iris42%
  4. Heaven42%
  5. Willow42%
  6. Percy42%
  7. Dante42%
  8. Raven42%
  9. Aria42%
  10. River42%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Holden43%
  2. Paris45%
  3. Heaven47%
  4. Fay48%
  5. Misty48%
  6. Lola49%
  7. Luna49%
  8. River50%
  9. Ila51%
  10. Dee51%

Crush potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Brad92%
  2. Patty89%
  3. Cherie89%
  4. Sheri89%
  5. Tracie89%
  6. Tricia89%
  7. Mable89%
  8. Patti89%
  9. Trisha89%
  10. Debora87%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis44%
  2. Lola47%
  3. Salvador48%
  4. Freddy49%
  5. Finn49%
  6. Phoenix50%
  7. Shaun50%
  8. Jeannie50%
  9. Millie50%
  10. Johnie50%
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