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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. Serena93%
  2. Natalia92%
  3. Lizbeth92%
  4. Elisabeth92%
  5. Adrianna86%
  6. Mikayla84%
  7. Izabella83%
  8. Nadia83%
  9. Brynn83%
  10. Clare83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lilly48%
  2. Abby50%
  3. Heaven53%
  4. Summer54%
  5. Khloe55%
  6. Esmeralda56%
  7. Cassidy57%
  8. Lila59%
  9. Gracie59%
  10. Keira59%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Elisabeth85%
  2. Lizbeth85%
  3. Fatima85%
  4. Daniella83%
  5. Natalia82%
  6. Serena82%
  7. Madeleine80%
  8. Madalyn80%
  9. Ashlyn80%
  10. Mikayla80%

Bottom 10

  1. Lila42%
  2. Heaven46%
  3. Camille51%
  4. Allie51%
  5. Lilly53%
  6. Summer53%
  7. Esmeralda55%
  8. Celeste55%
  9. India56%
  10. Sienna57%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Serena92%
  2. Juliana90%
  3. Julissa90%
  4. Jazmin88%
  5. Fatima88%
  6. Alana88%
  7. Julianna88%
  8. Emilee88%
  9. Brynn88%
  10. Jazmine88%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond57%
  2. Heaven58%
  3. Khloe64%
  4. Keira64%
  5. Kayleigh64%
  6. Kira65%
  7. Jada65%
  8. Kyra65%
  9. Nevaeh65%
  10. Savanna66%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Natalia86%
  2. Alaina85%
  3. Giselle84%
  4. Lizbeth84%
  5. Elisabeth84%
  6. Serena83%
  7. Aniyah83%
  8. Aileen82%
  9. Diamond82%
  10. Brooklynn81%

Bottom 10

  1. Abby53%
  2. Lila54%
  3. Esmeralda54%
  4. Cassidy56%
  5. Summer58%
  6. Allie58%
  7. Kate58%
  8. Lilly59%
  9. Heaven60%
  10. India60%
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