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Tun

Boy Name day: January 1
Tun is a short form of Burton: on birth records it is written Burton (22,393 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Burton page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Fortified town / settlement by a fort.
From an Old English place-name combining 'burh' (fortress) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement).

Name day for Tun

January 1

Why this day? Tun is a short form of Burton, and shares its name day.

Tun is celebrated in the United States on January 1.

The story of the name Tun

Tun is a short form of Burton. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — fortified town / settlement by a fort, and shares its name day, January 1.

On birth records, Tun is rarely written as such: the Tuns are Burtons (22,393 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Burton page.

Frequently asked questions about Tun

What does Tun mean?

Tun is a short form of Burton, which means fortified town / settlement by a fort.

When is Tun's name day?

January 1, together with Burton: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tun a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Burton.

Tun's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Brent86%
  2. Brian86%
  3. Scott86%
  4. Rodney84%
  5. Erik84%
  6. Troy80%
  7. Marc78%
  8. Derrick76%
  9. Lance76%
  10. Eric76%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario50%
  2. Wesley59%
  3. Chad60%
  4. Jason63%
  5. Shawn66%
  6. Shane66%
  7. Jeremy67%
  8. Bradley67%
  9. Darren69%
  10. Andre75%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Andre85%
  2. Troy83%
  3. Brian83%
  4. Rodney82%
  5. Lance79%
  6. Scott79%
  7. Brent79%
  8. Eric78%
  9. Erik78%
  10. Derrick77%

Bottom 10

  1. Wesley61%
  2. Darren63%
  3. Jeremy64%
  4. Jason66%
  5. Chad68%
  6. Mario68%
  7. Bradley73%
  8. Marc74%
  9. Shane76%
  10. Shawn76%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Shawn89%
  2. Shane89%
  3. Brent85%
  4. Mario81%
  5. Derrick80%
  6. Scott78%
  7. Erik77%
  8. Wesley76%
  9. Troy76%
  10. Rodney74%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad55%
  2. Jason61%
  3. Darren62%
  4. Bradley68%
  5. Brian70%
  6. Andre72%
  7. Lance72%
  8. Eric72%
  9. Marc73%
  10. Rodney74%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Brian79%
  2. Rodney76%
  3. Bradley76%
  4. Lance76%
  5. Brent75%
  6. Scott75%
  7. Troy74%
  8. Erik74%
  9. Darren72%
  10. Chad71%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario52%
  2. Shane58%
  3. Shawn58%
  4. Andre64%
  5. Wesley64%
  6. Jeremy65%
  7. Jason68%
  8. Eric69%
  9. Marc69%
  10. Chad71%
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