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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. Deanna90%
  2. Dana86%
  3. Brent86%
  4. Brian86%
  5. Scott86%
  6. Tanya84%
  7. Michele84%
  8. Michelle84%
  9. Rodney84%
  10. Erik84%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario50%
  2. Tina50%
  3. Tracy53%
  4. Wendy54%
  5. Heidi56%
  6. Nina57%
  7. Melissa59%
  8. Gina59%
  9. Wesley59%
  10. Tara59%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Andre85%
  2. Tonya85%
  3. Amy83%
  4. Troy83%
  5. Brian83%
  6. Rodney82%
  7. Michelle80%
  8. Michele80%
  9. Tanya79%
  10. Christy79%

Bottom 10

  1. April50%
  2. Tina55%
  3. Jill55%
  4. Tara56%
  5. Tracy58%
  6. Shannon58%
  7. Heidi60%
  8. Jennifer61%
  9. Jaime61%
  10. Wesley61%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Shawn89%
  2. Shane89%
  3. Jaime85%
  4. Brent85%
  5. Melinda84%
  6. Rhonda84%
  7. Tracey84%
  8. Christy83%
  9. Melissa83%
  10. Carrie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad55%
  2. Jason61%
  3. Darren62%
  4. Heather63%
  5. Tracy64%
  6. Amy66%
  7. April66%
  8. Shannon66%
  9. Gina67%
  10. Tina67%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Amy91%
  2. Lisa86%
  3. Angela81%
  4. Kimberly79%
  5. Michele79%
  6. Brian79%
  7. Michelle79%
  8. Dana78%
  9. Tanya77%
  10. Monica77%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario52%
  2. Heidi54%
  3. Tina56%
  4. Tara57%
  5. Shane58%
  6. Jill58%
  7. Shawn58%
  8. Wendy59%
  9. Gina60%
  10. Tracy61%
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