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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:

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Friendship potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Damaris92%
  2. Valery92%
  3. Reyna90%
  4. Dayana90%
  5. Ivana90%
  6. Saniyah89%
  7. Shreya88%
  8. Lisbeth88%
  9. Sabina88%
  10. Serina86%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa43%
  2. Macey46%
  3. Kaylie48%
  4. Lupita50%
  5. Miley50%
  6. Ayleen50%
  7. Jaliyah52%
  8. Yajaira52%
  9. Kalie52%
  10. Evelin52%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Lisette87%
  2. Shreya87%
  3. Cherish87%
  4. Katerina87%
  5. Anneliese86%
  6. Mckayla86%
  7. Patience85%
  8. Desire85%
  9. Ally84%
  10. Abbigail84%

Bottom 10

  1. Natalya43%
  2. Brisa43%
  3. Lailah46%
  4. Kaiya47%
  5. Kayli48%
  6. Miley48%
  7. Karmen48%
  8. Rhianna49%
  9. Ireland50%
  10. Savanah50%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Vanesa96%
  2. Shaylee91%
  3. Cydney90%
  4. Karley90%
  5. Anneliese89%
  6. Kiersten89%
  7. Melany88%
  8. Jackeline88%
  9. Caleigh88%
  10. Ansley88%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna54%
  2. Aryana56%
  3. Kayli56%
  4. Cherish57%
  5. Litzy58%
  6. Brisa58%
  7. Isis59%
  8. Milagros60%
  9. Yaretzi60%
  10. Noelia60%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Cherish93%
  2. Araceli91%
  3. Madalynn91%
  4. Precious90%
  5. Dulce90%
  6. Leigha89%
  7. Princess88%
  8. Sherlyn88%
  9. Nathalia88%
  10. Elana86%

Bottom 10

  1. Macey42%
  2. Allyssa47%
  3. Miley48%
  4. Natalya49%
  5. Kaylie50%
  6. Kayli51%
  7. Lupita51%
  8. Shakira52%
  9. Danika52%
  10. Kendyl53%
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