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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. Minerva96%
  2. Ira96%
  3. Carlton96%
  4. Russell95%
  5. Ed95%
  6. Lynne95%
  7. Keith95%
  8. Beverly94%
  9. Dona94%
  10. Laurence94%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Elvis42%
  5. Sid43%
  6. Zina43%
  7. Jimmy44%
  8. Johnny44%
  9. Garry44%
  10. Timmy45%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Ward96%
  2. Stewart96%
  3. Wardell95%
  4. Carlton94%
  5. Frederica93%
  6. Timmothy93%
  7. Gaylon93%
  8. Mikeal93%
  9. Greggory92%
  10. Carolann92%

Bottom 10

  1. Caryl42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Edie42%
  4. Byron43%
  5. Lolita44%
  6. Elvis44%
  7. Artis47%
  8. Velvet48%
  9. Sid48%
  10. Peri48%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Pamella96%
  2. Janise96%
  3. Lindell96%
  4. Jacquelyne96%
  5. Eilene96%
  6. Toney96%
  7. Rob94%
  8. Mimi94%
  9. Kathyrn94%
  10. Stafford94%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette47%
  2. Deidre49%
  3. Raynard55%
  4. Unknown55%
  5. Madonna55%
  6. Paulette56%
  7. Dean58%
  8. Roxane58%
  9. Carla58%
  10. Dee60%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Unknown96%
  2. Loriann95%
  3. Jeanene91%
  4. Marybeth91%
  5. Meri91%
  6. Beverly91%
  7. Lynne91%
  8. Doreen91%
  9. Maryalice91%
  10. Sanjuanita91%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis43%
  2. Zina45%
  3. Elvis46%
  4. Cyndi46%
  5. Micky46%
  6. Bonnie47%
  7. Peri47%
  8. Edie48%
  9. Lolita48%
  10. Nanette48%
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