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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Indira94%
  2. Josselyn93%
  3. Stefania92%
  4. Callista90%
  5. Sabine90%
  6. Mattison88%
  7. Maryn88%
  8. Abrianna88%
  9. Jackelyn87%
  10. Samaya86%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaydee46%
  2. Cienna47%
  3. Daija48%
  4. Kaily48%
  5. Jaya48%
  6. Lili49%
  7. Kaycie50%
  8. Jazzlyn52%
  9. Dejah52%
  10. Roxy52%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Maryelizabeth92%
  2. Natali88%
  3. Janeth88%
  4. Sahana88%
  5. Rebekka88%
  6. Maryah86%
  7. Catelyn86%
  8. Callista85%
  9. Anamaria85%
  10. Kerstin85%

Bottom 10

  1. Brissa45%
  2. Aiyanna46%
  3. Kiyah47%
  4. Makiya47%
  5. Dejah49%
  6. Cienna49%
  7. Malaika49%
  8. Chyanne50%
  9. Nariah50%
  10. Arwen50%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Simran94%
  2. Maryelizabeth93%
  3. Acacia92%
  4. Natali92%
  5. Silvana92%
  6. Priscila91%
  7. Madelyne91%
  8. Caylin90%
  9. Kerstin89%
  10. Josselyn88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kierstyn60%
  2. Kaili60%
  3. Gema60%
  4. Saray60%
  5. Italia60%
  6. Angeles60%
  7. Jazelle62%
  8. Tamya62%
  9. Delila62%
  10. Deonna62%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Lillyann93%
  2. Callista92%
  3. Samaya91%
  4. Maryah91%
  5. Josselyn90%
  6. Jailynn89%
  7. Maryelizabeth89%
  8. Michaella89%
  9. Maliya89%
  10. Amyah88%

Bottom 10

  1. Cienna44%
  2. Brissa46%
  3. Dejah49%
  4. Kyndal52%
  5. Jaya52%
  6. Shanya52%
  7. Aysia52%
  8. Nautica52%
  9. Kaily53%
  10. Roxy53%
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