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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. Noelle86%
  2. Adalyn86%
  3. Emilia86%
  4. Adeline86%
  5. Norah83%
  6. Mara83%
  7. Harmony81%
  8. Gianna81%
  9. Camilla80%
  10. Eve79%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie46%
  2. Scarlett47%
  3. Nova49%
  4. Piper50%
  5. Raelynn50%
  6. Nyla50%
  7. Genesis50%
  8. Phoebe50%
  9. Luna52%
  10. Willow54%

Love potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Iris42%
  2. Willow42%
  3. Aria42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Nyla46%
  6. Aurora47%
  7. Ximena48%
  8. Genesis49%
  9. Scarlett49%
  10. Eloise50%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Luna49%
  2. Kali52%
  3. Lyla57%
  4. Nyla57%
  5. Adalynn57%
  6. Nola57%
  7. Paisley57%
  8. Willow60%
  9. Aria60%
  10. Ryleigh60%

Crush potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Millie50%
  2. Scarlett51%
  3. Willow53%
  4. Nyla53%
  5. Phoebe55%
  6. Evangeline56%
  7. Kali56%
  8. Piper57%
  9. Fiona58%
  10. Matilda58%
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