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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. Ronna96%
  2. Jacquelyne95%
  3. Regena95%
  4. Pamella93%
  5. Caren93%
  6. Kelle92%
  7. Brigitte92%
  8. Diana92%
  9. Dianne92%
  10. Dianna92%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Pam42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Barbie42%
  6. Vicky42%
  7. Deedee42%
  8. Louann42%
  9. Cinda42%
  10. Melody42%

Love potential for War

Top 10

  1. Kathyrn86%
  2. Patrica86%
  3. Nan85%
  4. Janette85%
  5. Janet85%
  6. Suzan84%
  7. Jeanmarie84%
  8. Deeann84%
  9. Deann84%
  10. Georgene84%

Bottom 10

  1. Eartha42%
  2. Drusilla42%
  3. Merri42%
  4. Velvet42%
  5. Enola42%
  6. Lolita42%
  7. Peri42%
  8. Barbie42%
  9. Marilynn42%
  10. Vernetta42%

Professional potential for War

Top 10

  1. Minerva82%
  2. Vickie80%
  3. Vicki80%
  4. Connie78%
  5. Regina78%
  6. Constance78%
  7. Gloria77%
  8. Regena75%
  9. Jacquelyne75%
  10. Carleen75%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Janet42%
  3. Tamela42%
  4. Enola42%
  5. Lolita42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Tammie42%
  8. Dori42%
  9. Zina42%
  10. Melodie42%

Crush potential for War

Top 10

  1. Teressa94%
  2. Lorri94%
  3. Janise93%
  4. Leeann93%
  5. Jacquelyne93%
  6. Darlene93%
  7. Kathyrn93%
  8. Janetta93%
  9. Eilene93%
  10. Pamella93%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis45%
  2. Zina47%
  3. Cyndi48%
  4. Nanette50%
  5. Peri50%
  6. Edie50%
  7. Bonnie50%
  8. Merri52%
  9. Jeannie52%
  10. Perri52%
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