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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. Doran90%
  2. Daina90%
  3. Levern90%
  4. Prentiss89%
  5. San88%
  6. Lu88%
  7. Franz88%
  8. Derwin88%
  9. Frederica88%
  10. Carma87%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid43%
  2. Peri48%
  3. Cyndi48%
  4. Deedee49%
  5. Micky49%
  6. Mikki50%
  7. Merri52%
  8. Merrie52%
  9. Davy53%
  10. Cherri53%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Wardell95%
  2. Frederica93%
  3. Timmothy93%
  4. Gaylon93%
  5. Mikeal93%
  6. Hermelinda92%
  7. Glendora92%
  8. Lawrance90%
  9. Kathyrn90%
  10. Sharyl90%

Bottom 10

  1. Velvet48%
  2. Sid48%
  3. Peri48%
  4. Cherrie48%
  5. Enola49%
  6. Melodee49%
  7. Eartha50%
  8. Pandora51%
  9. Perri51%
  10. Deedee51%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Pamella96%
  2. Janise96%
  3. Lindell96%
  4. Jacquelyne96%
  5. Eilene96%
  6. Kathyrn94%
  7. Stafford94%
  8. Sanders94%
  9. Rock92%
  10. San92%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard55%
  2. Sid61%
  3. Mikki62%
  4. Denita63%
  5. Jacki63%
  6. Davey63%
  7. Drucilla63%
  8. Fonda63%
  9. Teddie66%
  10. Lisha66%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Loriann95%
  2. Jeanene91%
  3. Meri91%
  4. Maryalice91%
  5. Sanjuanita91%
  6. Tonda91%
  7. Lannie90%
  8. Suzann89%
  9. Joette89%
  10. Marleen89%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi46%
  2. Micky46%
  3. Peri47%
  4. Merrie49%
  5. Merri49%
  6. Mickie49%
  7. Perri49%
  8. Corliss51%
  9. Barbie52%
  10. Mikki53%
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