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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. Deanna90%
  2. Tanya84%
  3. Michele84%
  4. Michelle84%
  5. Lisa83%
  6. Katrina80%
  7. Amy79%
  8. Monica77%
  9. Tamara77%
  10. Angela77%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina50%
  2. Wendy54%
  3. Heidi56%
  4. Nina57%
  5. Melissa59%
  6. Gina59%
  7. Tara59%
  8. April60%
  9. Jennifer63%
  10. Melanie66%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Tonya85%
  2. Amy83%
  3. Michelle80%
  4. Michele80%
  5. Tanya79%
  6. Christy79%
  7. Monica79%
  8. Kimberly77%
  9. Veronica76%
  10. Angela76%

Bottom 10

  1. April50%
  2. Tina55%
  3. Jill55%
  4. Tara56%
  5. Heidi60%
  6. Jennifer61%
  7. Melanie62%
  8. Nina62%
  9. Wendy62%
  10. Dawn63%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Melinda84%
  2. Rhonda84%
  3. Tracey84%
  4. Christy83%
  5. Melissa83%
  6. Carrie81%
  7. Veronica81%
  8. Stacey81%
  9. Yolanda80%
  10. Heidi79%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather63%
  2. Amy66%
  3. April66%
  4. Gina67%
  5. Tina67%
  6. Tamara67%
  7. Tara68%
  8. Jennifer68%
  9. Katrina70%
  10. Deanna71%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Amy91%
  2. Lisa86%
  3. Angela81%
  4. Kimberly79%
  5. Michele79%
  6. Michelle79%
  7. Tanya77%
  8. Monica77%
  9. Jennifer77%
  10. Melinda77%

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi54%
  2. Tina56%
  3. Tara57%
  4. Jill58%
  5. Wendy59%
  6. Gina60%
  7. Nina61%
  8. Melissa63%
  9. April63%
  10. Tonya66%
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