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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. Athena90%
  2. Isla87%
  3. Liliana85%
  4. Mara85%
  5. Adelaide82%
  6. Alina81%
  7. Eve81%
  8. Lexi81%
  9. Eliza81%
  10. Emilia79%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie48%
  2. Scarlett49%
  3. Piper52%
  4. Raelynn52%
  5. Nyla52%
  6. Phoebe52%
  7. Josie56%
  8. Aria57%
  9. Lyla60%
  10. Callie60%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Kennedy82%
  2. Noelle82%
  3. Adelaide80%
  4. Penelope80%
  5. Emilia78%
  6. Liliana77%
  7. Hadley77%
  8. Camilla77%
  9. Harmony76%
  10. Adeline75%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Aria46%
  3. Willow47%
  4. Nyla51%
  5. Scarlett53%
  6. Phoebe54%
  7. Iris54%
  8. Aubree55%
  9. Eloise55%
  10. Lyla56%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Juliette88%
  2. Juliet88%
  3. Ayla88%
  4. Elena88%
  5. Eliana88%
  6. Talia88%
  7. Adelaide88%
  8. Alina87%
  9. Adalyn87%
  10. Camilla87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali50%
  2. Luna57%
  3. Londyn60%
  4. Nova60%
  5. Scarlett61%
  6. Genesis61%
  7. Ivy62%
  8. Kinsley65%
  9. Gianna66%
  10. Eliza68%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Liliana89%
  2. Noelle82%
  3. Isla81%
  4. Emilia80%
  5. Harmony80%
  6. Alina80%
  7. Camilla78%
  8. Norah78%
  9. Ximena78%
  10. Brielle78%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie49%
  2. Scarlett50%
  3. Nyla52%
  4. Phoebe54%
  5. Piper56%
  6. Matilda57%
  7. Fiona58%
  8. Nola58%
  9. Aubree60%
  10. Willow61%
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