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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. Zina42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Kitty49%
  4. Melodie49%
  5. Merry50%
  6. Nanette50%
  7. Edie51%
  8. Madonna53%
  9. Cindi54%
  10. Moira55%

Love potential for Dunc

Top 10

  1. Patrica93%
  2. Nan92%
  3. Suzan91%
  4. Diann91%
  5. Deann91%
  6. Teressa89%
  7. Johnna89%
  8. Reta89%
  9. Caren88%
  10. Mimi88%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Moira42%
  3. Caryl42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Deidre44%
  6. Zina45%
  7. Kitty48%
  8. Carlotta49%
  9. Melodie50%
  10. Aleta50%

Professional potential for Dunc

Crush potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Zina46%
  2. Nanette49%
  3. Edie49%
  4. Lolita49%
  5. Merry52%
  6. Kitty53%
  7. Moira54%
  8. Cindi55%
  9. Madonna55%
  10. Gaye56%
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