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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:

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Friendship potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Graydon95%
  2. Indira94%
  3. Konrad93%
  4. Josselyn93%
  5. Stefania92%
  6. Ethen92%
  7. Creighton92%
  8. Callista90%
  9. Tavis90%
  10. Landis90%

Bottom 10

  1. Fredy44%
  2. Kaydee46%
  3. Babyboy47%
  4. Cienna47%
  5. Cy47%
  6. Daija48%
  7. Kaily48%
  8. Jaya48%
  9. Lili49%
  10. Kaycie50%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Armon96%
  2. Kayleb94%
  3. Jhon94%
  4. Maryelizabeth92%
  5. Eben91%
  6. Karsten90%
  7. Jaycob90%
  8. Cameran90%
  9. Joeseph90%
  10. Yonatan89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei42%
  2. Brissa45%
  3. Aiyanna46%
  4. Berlin46%
  5. Kiyah47%
  6. Makiya47%
  7. Sabastian48%
  8. Caelan48%
  9. Arnav48%
  10. Dejah49%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Landin96%
  2. Simran94%
  3. Maryelizabeth93%
  4. Acacia92%
  5. Lathan92%
  6. Eben92%
  7. Natali92%
  8. Silvana92%
  9. Bradon92%
  10. Adair91%

Bottom 10

  1. Carrington52%
  2. Tyran54%
  3. Ramses56%
  4. Tyce57%
  5. Shia57%
  6. Kayne58%
  7. Bentlee58%
  8. Trevion59%
  9. Ceasar59%
  10. Coley59%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Lillyann93%
  2. Callista92%
  3. Samaya91%
  4. Maryah91%
  5. Josselyn90%
  6. Jailynn89%
  7. Maryelizabeth89%
  8. Michaella89%
  9. Maliya89%
  10. Amyah88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei43%
  2. Cienna44%
  3. Brissa46%
  4. Franky48%
  5. Cy49%
  6. Keandre49%
  7. Dejah49%
  8. Jajuan50%
  9. Taylin51%
  10. Jaelin51%
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