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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. Ma96%
  2. Ola-Bee96%
  3. Melania96%
  4. Vel96%
  5. Inge95%
  6. Ingi95%
  7. Indira94%
  8. Bev94%
  9. Bevvy94%
  10. Bee94%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Janou42%
  3. Pepper42%
  4. Loli43%
  5. Ti44%
  6. Tiati44%
  7. Haïli45%
  8. Cinnamon45%
  9. Zozo45%
  10. Hail45%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Viktoria94%
  2. Frederica93%
  3. Louvenia92%
  4. Maryelizabeth92%
  5. Hermelinda92%
  6. Bels92%
  7. Mab92%
  8. Amel92%
  9. Glendora92%
  10. Willene91%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Janou42%
  3. Lilou42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Louna42%
  6. Luni42%
  7. Aubrielle43%
  8. Fairy44%
  9. Indie44%
  10. Maytou44%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Kirstyn96%
  2. Pamella96%
  3. Janise96%
  4. Donielle96%
  5. Temperance96%
  6. Jacquelyne96%
  7. Eilene96%
  8. Carlyn96%
  9. Kathyrn94%
  10. Simran94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals50%
  2. Arry52%
  3. Ary52%
  4. Khaleesi53%
  5. Dada54%
  6. Adie54%
  7. Stee56%
  8. Mist56%
  9. Simi56%
  10. Diam57%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Sity96%
  2. Amel96%
  3. Mab96%
  4. Chassey96%
  5. Bels96%
  6. Loriann95%
  7. Lillyann93%
  8. Callista92%
  9. Lovina91%
  10. Mabeline91%

Bottom 10

  1. Pepper42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Janou43%
  5. Genie44%
  6. Cienna44%
  7. Shawnee45%
  8. Cyndi46%
  9. Viva46%
  10. Mags46%
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