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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. Dianna92%
  2. Deana92%
  3. Bridget92%
  4. Kate92%
  5. Bridgette92%
  6. Kaitlin90%
  7. Katharine90%
  8. Tricia90%
  9. Trisha90%
  10. Patti90%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Bella42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Britney42%
  5. Krystal42%
  6. Tia42%
  7. Pam42%
  8. Vicky42%
  9. Abby42%
  10. Lilly42%

Love potential for War

Top 10

  1. Jeannette85%
  2. Janette85%
  3. Mable81%
  4. Antoinette81%
  5. Jeanine81%
  6. Nettie81%
  7. Bernadette80%
  8. Nichole79%
  9. Nikki79%
  10. Nadine78%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Aria42%
  3. Cheyenne42%
  4. Iris42%
  5. Heaven42%
  6. Candy42%
  7. Raven42%
  8. Summer42%
  9. Alisa42%
  10. Allie42%

Professional potential for War

Top 10

  1. Athena82%
  2. Adelaide80%
  3. Tori80%
  4. Addie80%
  5. Candace78%
  6. Lizbeth74%
  7. Bettye74%
  8. Kate74%
  9. Alejandra74%
  10. Betsy74%

Bottom 10

  1. Amie42%
  2. Cassie42%
  3. Lela42%
  4. Adalynn42%
  5. Tammie42%
  6. Paisley42%
  7. Cierra42%
  8. Nevaeh42%
  9. Nyla42%
  10. Luna42%

Crush potential for War

Top 10

  1. Tracie91%
  2. Tricia91%
  3. Cherie91%
  4. Patti91%
  5. Sheri91%
  6. Patty91%
  7. Trisha91%
  8. Mable90%
  9. Debora89%
  10. Ashleigh88%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis45%
  2. Jeannie52%
  3. Millie52%
  4. Lola53%
  5. Nyla54%
  6. Inez55%
  7. Elva55%
  8. Willow55%
  9. Hillary56%
  10. Candy56%
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