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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. Burty96%
  2. Ma96%
  3. Miro96%
  4. Ola-Bee96%
  5. Irae96%
  6. Melania96%
  7. Vel96%
  8. Cliffy95%
  9. Inge95%
  10. Lee-Lee95%

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy42%
  2. Ozzie42%
  3. Odie42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Janou42%
  6. Pepper42%
  7. Freddy-Bear42%
  8. Sid43%
  9. Loli43%
  10. Eltony43%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Adelbert96%
  2. Auther96%
  3. Norval96%
  4. Armon96%
  5. Wardell95%
  6. Viktoria94%
  7. Kayleb94%
  8. Durward94%
  9. Oaklee94%
  10. Jhon94%

Bottom 10

  1. Mave42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Janou42%
  4. Rain42%
  5. Lilou42%
  6. Dill42%
  7. Kalei42%
  8. Dyls42%
  9. Mav42%
  10. Seven42%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Kirstyn96%
  2. Pamella96%
  3. Calum96%
  4. Janise96%
  5. Donielle96%
  6. Lindell96%
  7. Temperance96%
  8. Jacquelyne96%
  9. Eilene96%
  10. Kaelin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Ris43%
  4. Pari43%
  5. Gaston46%
  6. Armi47%
  7. Sheld49%
  8. Shellye49%
  9. Ares50%
  10. Mav50%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Sity96%
  2. Amel96%
  3. Mab96%
  4. Chassey96%
  5. Bels96%
  6. Lacy-Lou95%
  7. Loriann95%
  8. Lillyann93%
  9. Callista92%
  10. Lovina91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ferris42%
  2. Pepper42%
  3. Cosmo42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Phineas42%
  6. Toy42%
  7. Freeda42%
  8. Kalei43%
  9. Janou43%
  10. Genie44%
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