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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:

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Friendship potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Beverly94%
  2. Grace93%
  3. Bessie92%
  4. Elizabeth92%
  5. Arlene92%
  6. Lauren92%
  7. Lori92%
  8. Beth92%
  9. Regina92%
  10. Laura92%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey45%
  2. Zoe45%
  3. Molly46%
  4. Zoey48%
  5. Maggie48%
  6. Savannah49%
  7. Kylie49%
  8. Lillie49%
  9. Cindy50%
  10. Tina50%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Beverly91%
  2. Jeanette89%
  3. Gloria89%
  4. Janet89%
  5. Denise88%
  6. Regina87%
  7. Doris87%
  8. Norma86%
  9. Mabel85%
  10. Beth85%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya44%
  2. Marilyn48%
  3. Melody48%
  4. April50%
  5. Alice51%
  6. Violet51%
  7. Hailey53%
  8. Wanda54%
  9. Tina55%
  10. Chloe55%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Amelia92%
  2. Cecilia91%
  3. Julie91%
  4. Julia91%
  5. Donna91%
  6. Christina89%
  7. Pearl89%
  8. Kristin89%
  9. Christine89%
  10. Clara88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada54%
  2. Whitney58%
  3. Kendra58%
  4. Carla58%
  5. Destiny59%
  6. Autumn60%
  7. Janet61%
  8. Jeanette61%
  9. Wanda62%
  10. Harper62%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Bethany96%
  2. Grace93%
  3. Beverly91%
  4. Delores91%
  5. Dolores91%
  6. Amy91%
  7. Arlene91%
  8. Mabel91%
  9. Rosemary91%
  10. Darlene90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey46%
  2. Maggie46%
  3. Bonnie47%
  4. Zoe47%
  5. Savannah50%
  6. Dora51%
  7. Zoey52%
  8. Molly53%
  9. Lily53%
  10. Toni53%
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