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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. Velma96%
  3. Wilhelmina95%
  4. Augusta93%
  5. Bessie92%
  6. Bette92%
  7. Elinor92%
  8. Arlene92%
  9. Bettye92%
  10. Lona92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Lola43%
  3. Viva45%
  4. Dolly46%
  5. Pinkie46%
  6. Lillie49%
  7. Jossie49%
  8. Lizzie50%
  9. Ouida52%
  10. Armida52%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Roseann93%
  2. Lessie92%
  3. Louvenia92%
  4. Mable92%
  5. Vergie92%
  6. Dessie92%
  7. Willene91%
  8. Augustina91%
  9. Belva91%
  10. Berneice91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ouida42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Lulu43%
  4. Fairy44%
  5. Sybil45%
  6. Jaunita45%
  7. Novella46%
  8. Fae46%
  9. Rubye47%
  10. Tiny48%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Ruthann96%
  2. Lavonne93%
  3. Margarett93%
  4. Marcelina92%
  5. Matilde92%
  6. Elenora91%
  7. Millicent91%
  8. Alverta91%
  9. Lavina90%
  10. Cecelia89%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor52%
  2. Ada54%
  3. Idella55%
  4. Tillie57%
  5. Roxie58%
  6. Minna59%
  7. Lulu59%
  8. Lessie59%
  9. Santa60%
  10. Manuela60%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Mable96%
  2. Roseann96%
  3. Antonette95%
  4. Belva92%
  5. Lovina91%
  6. Shelba91%
  7. Delores91%
  8. Sudie91%
  9. Dolores91%
  10. Ola91%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Viva46%
  4. Lola46%
  5. Pinkie47%
  6. Flo49%
  7. Dolly49%
  8. Ozella49%
  9. Dora51%
  10. Tennie51%
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