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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. Lynne95%
  2. Betsy92%
  3. Laurel92%
  4. Shelia91%
  5. Dianna90%
  6. Glenna88%
  7. Marianne86%
  8. Doreen86%
  9. Patrice85%
  10. Susanne84%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie46%
  3. Janie56%
  4. Roxanne57%
  5. Gayle57%
  6. Vicky57%
  7. Margarita61%
  8. Belinda61%
  9. Margo62%
  10. Mona63%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Doreen89%
  2. Janette89%
  3. Betsy85%
  4. Francine85%
  5. Jeanine85%
  6. Bernadette84%
  7. Tammie83%
  8. Patrice82%
  9. Janine82%
  10. Susanne82%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Margo55%
  3. Mona55%
  4. Gwen59%
  5. Lou59%
  6. Shelley59%
  7. Vicky60%
  8. Jeannie60%
  9. Gayle61%
  10. Daphne62%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Shelia89%
  2. Leann88%
  3. Jana86%
  4. Laurel85%
  5. Lynda84%
  6. Robyn84%
  7. Gwen84%
  8. Susanne83%
  9. Janie83%
  10. Gayle83%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette56%
  2. Janette61%
  3. Bernadette61%
  4. Janis65%
  5. Joni66%
  6. Rosetta66%
  7. Jeanine66%
  8. Jayne66%
  9. Karla67%
  10. Deloris67%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Lynne91%
  2. Doreen91%
  3. Sheri89%
  4. Deloris89%
  5. Tammie85%
  6. Shelia84%
  7. Myra84%
  8. Betsy84%
  9. Jeri83%
  10. Ladonna83%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis43%
  2. Jeannie49%
  3. Roxanne54%
  4. Margo57%
  5. Gwen58%
  6. Lou60%
  7. Trudy61%
  8. Vicky61%
  9. Lucinda62%
  10. Lorna62%
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