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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. Astrid91%
  2. Aleena88%
  3. Theodora88%
  4. Alia87%
  5. Vienna86%
  6. Winter85%
  7. Louisa84%
  8. Anabella84%
  9. Roselyn84%
  10. Kamilah83%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Aliza48%
  3. Cali49%
  4. Jaylah50%
  5. Amelie51%
  6. Frida51%
  7. Emmy52%
  8. Kehlani52%
  9. Anais52%
  10. Malaysia52%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Antonella85%
  2. Annabel85%
  3. Amirah85%
  4. Lainey84%
  5. Kennedi84%
  6. Theodora84%
  7. Elliana82%
  8. Malka82%
  9. Aleena82%
  10. Blaire82%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Coraline42%
  3. Anais43%
  4. Frida43%
  5. Lyra43%
  6. Lilith44%
  7. Lorelei45%
  8. Lorelai45%
  9. Malaysia47%
  10. Aspen48%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Evelina92%
  2. Zuri91%
  3. Vienna89%
  4. Alena88%
  5. Journee88%
  6. Liana88%
  7. Adelynn88%
  8. Aya88%
  9. Aviana87%
  10. Anabel87%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya52%
  2. Octavia53%
  3. Alia55%
  4. Sloane58%
  5. Scarlet58%
  6. Zara58%
  7. Gracelynn60%
  8. Montserrat60%
  9. Nalani60%
  10. Freya60%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Mercy89%
  2. Amirah88%
  3. Theodora87%
  4. Blaire87%
  5. Elianna86%
  6. Lilliana86%
  7. Aleena86%
  8. Annabel86%
  9. Emmaline85%
  10. Anabella84%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Annabell42%
  3. Frida47%
  4. Kenia49%
  5. Jaylah50%
  6. Blythe50%
  7. Zola51%
  8. Zora51%
  9. Cali51%
  10. Kallie54%
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