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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. Edward95%
  2. Russell95%
  3. Keith95%
  4. Beverly94%
  5. Grace93%
  6. Spencer93%
  7. Bessie92%
  8. Elizabeth92%
  9. Arlene92%
  10. Lauren92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy44%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Max45%
  4. Hailey45%
  5. Tommy45%
  6. Zoe45%
  7. Molly46%
  8. Billie46%
  9. Zoey48%
  10. Maggie48%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Gavin93%
  2. Hector93%
  3. Joseph92%
  4. Jose92%
  5. Joe92%
  6. Alfred91%
  7. Beverly91%
  8. Albert90%
  9. Spencer90%
  10. Jeffery89%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Maya44%
  3. Billie44%
  4. Marilyn48%
  5. Johnny48%
  6. Melody48%
  7. Tristan49%
  8. Ariel50%
  9. April50%
  10. Lee50%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Amelia92%
  2. Chester92%
  3. Cecilia91%
  4. Julie91%
  5. Julia91%
  6. Abraham91%
  7. Donna91%
  8. Christina89%
  9. Gabriel89%
  10. Pearl89%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander51%
  2. Ada54%
  3. Chad55%
  4. Chase56%
  5. Max57%
  6. Dean58%
  7. Whitney58%
  8. Kendra58%
  9. Carla58%
  10. Destiny59%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Bethany96%
  2. Grace93%
  3. Beverly91%
  4. Delores91%
  5. Dolores91%
  6. Amy91%
  7. Arlene91%
  8. Mabel91%
  9. Rosemary91%
  10. Darlene90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey46%
  2. Maggie46%
  3. Billie46%
  4. Charlie47%
  5. Bonnie47%
  6. Zoe47%
  7. Tommy48%
  8. Ivan50%
  9. Savannah50%
  10. Dora51%
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