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War

Boy Name day: February 6 In French: Warren
War is a short form of Warren: on birth records it is written Warren (179,564 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Warren page. Also a short form of Warner, Anwar.
Origin: Norman French. Meaning: dweller by a game park or enclosure.
Warren originates as a Norman surname from Old French 'warenne', a game park or enclosure, later adopted as a given name.

Name day for War

February 6

Why this day? War is a short form of Warren, and shares its name day.

War is celebrated in the United States on February 6.

The story of the name War

War is a short form of Warren. It keeps its origin (Norman French) and meaning — dweller by a game park or enclosure, and shares its name day, February 6.

On birth records, War is rarely written as such: the Wars are Warrens (179,564 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Warren page. War is also a short form of Warner, Anwar.

Frequently asked questions about War

What does War mean?

War is a short form of Warren, which means dweller by a game park or enclosure.

When is War's name day?

February 6, together with Warren: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is War a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Warren.

War's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 9/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
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 War

Top 10

  1. Xavier93%
  2. Adrian93%
  3. Mason93%
  4. Bryce93%
  5. Alexis92%
  6. Seth92%
  7. Spencer92%
  8. Landon92%
  9. Kaitlyn90%
  10. Clayton90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kylie42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Angelina48%
  5. Zoe48%
  6. Zoey50%
  7. Dylan52%
  8. Savannah52%
  9. Max53%
  10. Kaylee54%

Love potential for War

Top 10

  1. Landon82%
  2. Hector80%
  3. Brady80%
  4. Jacob80%
  5. Mason80%
  6. Jose80%
  7. Bailey78%
  8. Garrett78%
  9. Spencer77%
  10. Caleb76%

Bottom 10

  1. Kylie42%
  2. Angelina42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Maggie42%
  5. Dylan42%
  6. Aubrey42%
  7. Autumn42%
  8. Maya42%
  9. Angel43%
  10. Chloe44%

Professional potential for War

Top 10

  1. Grant81%
  2. Spencer75%
  3. Preston75%
  4. Alejandro74%
  5. Adriana74%
  6. Peyton74%
  7. Mason71%
  8. Isaiah71%
  9. Kaitlyn70%
  10. Eduardo70%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe42%
  2. Autumn42%
  3. Kaylee42%
  4. Jayden44%
  5. Zoey44%
  6. Dylan45%
  7. Destiny45%
  8. Jake46%
  9. Ian46%
  10. Colin46%

Crush potential for War

Top 10

  1. Paige89%
  2. Landon88%
  3. Jacob86%
  4. Blake85%
  5. Adrian84%
  6. Spencer84%
  7. Mason83%
  8. Bailey83%
  9. Angelina83%
  10. Kaitlyn82%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe49%
  2. Juan51%
  3. Ivan52%
  4. Savannah52%
  5. Hailey53%
  6. Maggie53%
  7. Zoey54%
  8. Lily55%
  9. Maya56%
  10. Andy57%
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