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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. Lulu42%
  2. Dolly45%
  3. Ouida50%
  4. Ofelia52%
  5. Fanny54%
  6. Letha54%
  7. Iona55%
  8. Winnifred55%
  9. Vida55%
  10. Ione56%

Love potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Iona42%
  2. Jaunita42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Ouida42%
  5. Sybil42%
  6. Novella42%
  7. Ione43%
  8. Rubye43%
  9. Alyce46%
  10. Hellen47%

Professional potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu47%
  2. Letha51%
  3. Birdie53%
  4. Idella53%
  5. Leonor54%
  6. Rubie55%
  7. Mazie55%
  8. Ouida57%
  9. Wilda58%
  10. Tillie58%

Crush potential for Dunc

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu43%
  2. Ione47%
  3. Iona48%
  4. Erna48%
  5. Neva48%
  6. Bertie50%
  7. Dolly50%
  8. Agatha52%
  9. Ouida52%
  10. Winnifred53%
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