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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. Ola96%
  2. Ramiro96%
  3. Lesley96%
  4. Velma96%
  5. Ira96%
  6. Burton96%
  7. Carlton96%
  8. Ingrid95%
  9. Ed95%
  10. Cyrus95%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lola43%
  4. Garry44%
  5. Tia44%
  6. Salvador45%
  7. Timmy45%
  8. Candy45%
  9. Maverick45%
  10. Jeannie46%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Stewart96%
  2. Carlton94%
  3. Mable92%
  4. Thaddeus92%
  5. Demetrius91%
  6. Candace90%
  7. Kaleb90%
  8. Easton90%
  9. Leland90%
  10. Dalton90%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lila42%
  4. Maverick42%
  5. Byron43%
  6. Aria46%
  7. Heaven46%
  8. Willow47%
  9. River49%
  10. Phoenix49%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Serena92%
  2. Dominique92%
  3. Dominick92%
  4. Juliana90%
  5. Julissa90%
  6. Kristie89%
  7. Cecelia89%
  8. Shelia89%
  9. Kirsten89%
  10. Johnie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Paris43%
  2. Sheldon49%
  3. Maverick50%
  4. Kali50%
  5. Xander51%
  6. Zander51%
  7. Darian53%
  8. Darius53%
  9. Bentley54%
  10. Holden55%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Chasity96%
  2. Mable96%
  3. Lacy95%
  4. Blair92%
  5. Leigh91%
  6. Dena91%
  7. Lynne91%
  8. Doreen91%
  9. Lesley91%
  10. Ola91%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis43%
  2. Lola46%
  3. Salvador47%
  4. Finn48%
  5. Freddy48%
  6. Jeannie49%
  7. Millie49%
  8. Candy50%
  9. Tia50%
  10. Scarlett50%
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