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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. Ingrid95%
  4. Lynne95%
  5. Chasity93%
  6. Serena93%
  7. Candace93%
  8. Bette92%
  9. Bettye92%
  10. Betsy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Lola43%
  3. Tia44%
  4. Candy45%
  5. Jeannie46%
  6. Millie48%
  7. Lilly48%
  8. Scarlett49%
  9. Abby50%
  10. Lizzie50%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Mable92%
  2. Candace90%
  3. Doreen89%
  4. Jeannette89%
  5. Janette89%
  6. Eugenia88%
  7. Tracie87%
  8. Chasity86%
  9. Yvette86%
  10. Antoinette85%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lila42%
  4. Aria46%
  5. Heaven46%
  6. Willow47%
  7. Angelique50%
  8. Cheyenne50%
  9. Lola50%
  10. Camille51%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Serena92%
  2. Juliana90%
  3. Julissa90%
  4. Kristie89%
  5. Cecelia89%
  6. Shelia89%
  7. Kirsten89%
  8. Krista89%
  9. Kristine89%
  10. Kristy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali50%
  2. Paulette56%
  3. Misty56%
  4. Simone56%
  5. Luna57%
  6. Diamond57%
  7. Heaven58%
  8. Lola60%
  9. Yvette60%
  10. Londyn60%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Chasity96%
  2. Mable96%
  3. Dena91%
  4. Lynne91%
  5. Doreen91%
  6. Ola91%
  7. Velma91%
  8. Amie91%
  9. Tabitha91%
  10. Rosemarie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis43%
  2. Lola46%
  3. Jeannie49%
  4. Millie49%
  5. Candy50%
  6. Tia50%
  7. Scarlett50%
  8. Ramona52%
  9. Nyla52%
  10. Abby53%
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