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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. Diana92%
  2. Dianne92%
  3. Diane92%
  4. Regina90%
  5. Catherine90%
  6. Karen90%
  7. Patricia90%
  8. Paula90%
  9. Kathryn90%
  10. Kathleen90%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Rita44%
  5. Joy54%
  6. Bonnie54%
  7. Toni56%
  8. Sue58%
  9. Susan58%
  10. Suzanne58%

Love potential for War

Top 10

  1. Janet85%
  2. Annette80%
  3. Beverly78%
  4. Gloria78%
  5. Christine77%
  6. Denise77%
  7. Patricia76%
  8. Paula76%
  9. Maria75%
  10. Regina74%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Rita42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Wanda43%
  6. Bonnie44%
  7. Joy47%
  8. Elaine51%
  9. Julie51%
  10. Gwendolyn53%

Professional potential for War

Top 10

  1. Vickie80%
  2. Vicki80%
  3. Connie78%
  4. Regina78%
  5. Constance78%
  6. Gloria77%
  7. Beth74%
  8. Diane71%
  9. Diana71%
  10. Dianne71%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Janet42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Phyllis42%
  5. Yvonne43%
  6. Joy45%
  7. Sue45%
  8. Susan45%
  9. Cindy45%
  10. Suzanne45%

Crush potential for War

Top 10

  1. Darlene93%
  2. Patricia91%
  3. Linda88%
  4. Paula87%
  5. Regina87%
  6. Tammy87%
  7. Debra86%
  8. Deborah86%
  9. Debbie86%
  10. Beverly85%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie50%
  2. Toni55%
  3. Connie56%
  4. Roberta56%
  5. Martha56%
  6. Constance56%
  7. Joy57%
  8. Wanda57%
  9. Susan58%
  10. Suzanne58%
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