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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. Ma96%
  2. Minerva96%
  3. Ola96%
  4. Velma96%
  5. Ola-Bee96%
  6. Melania96%
  7. Vel96%
  8. Inge95%
  9. Wilhelmina95%
  10. Ingrid95%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Tequila42%
  6. Janou42%
  7. Pepper42%
  8. Thalia42%
  9. Loli43%
  10. Allyssa43%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Griselda95%
  2. Viktoria94%
  3. Frederica93%
  4. Roseann93%
  5. Lessie92%
  6. Carolann92%
  7. Louvenia92%
  8. Marybeth92%
  9. Mable92%
  10. Maryelizabeth92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ouida42%
  2. Aja42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Janou42%
  5. Luna42%
  6. Lilou42%
  7. Caryl42%
  8. Janis42%
  9. Zelda42%
  10. Tequila42%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Kirstyn96%
  2. Ruthann96%
  3. Pamella96%
  4. Janise96%
  5. Donielle96%
  6. Chantelle96%
  7. Vanesa96%
  8. Temperance96%
  9. Jacquelyne96%
  10. Eilene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha45%
  2. Georgette47%
  3. Ashely48%
  4. Deidre49%
  5. Kals50%
  6. Kali50%
  7. Leonor52%
  8. Arry52%
  9. Ary52%
  10. Arya52%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Chasity96%
  2. Sity96%
  3. Amel96%
  4. Mable96%
  5. Mab96%
  6. Chassey96%
  7. Bethany96%
  8. Bels96%
  9. Roseann96%
  10. Loriann95%

Bottom 10

  1. Pepper42%
  2. Zelda42%
  3. Annabell42%
  4. Macey42%
  5. Lulu42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Freeda42%
  8. Janou43%
  9. Janis43%
  10. Genie44%
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