Dunstan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Dunstan is a combination of two Old English words, "dun" meaning "hill" and "stan" meaning "stone". Therefore, the literal meaning of the name is "hill stone".
Pronunciation
DUN-stən(English)
Dunstan is pronounced as DUN-stən.
Popularity
The name Dunstan is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. However, it has been given to boys consistently over the years. It is more popular in England and other parts of the Commonwealth.

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Dunstan Name meanings & History

The name Dunstan is a combination of two Old English words, "dun" meaning "hill" and "stan" meaning "stone". Therefore, the literal meaning of the name is "hill stone". From the Old English elements dunn "dark" and stan "stone". This name was borne by a 10th-century saint, the archbishop of Canterbury. It was occasionally used in the Middle Ages, though it died out after the 16th century. It was revived by the Tractarian movement in the 19th century. Dunstan is a traditional English name that could be a good choice for parents seeking a name with historical roots. It is also suitable for families with English or Anglo-Saxon heritage. Despite its rarity, Dunstan has a familiar ring to it and is easy to pronounce.

Zodiac Sign of Dunstan: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dunstan:

D: Determined,Demanding,Domestic,Daddy,Doting,Dutiful

U: Universality,Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nagging,Nervous,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nice

S: Security,Solidity,Success,Sex,Social Standing,Sensuality,Status

T: Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tireless,Touchy,Testy,Tacky

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive

Dunstan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

One of the most notable people with the name Dunstan is the aforementioned saint and Archbishop of Canterbury, Dunstan. Other historical figures with this name include Dunstanburgh Castle, King Dunstan of Wessex, and Sir Dunstan St. Omer.

2.) Dunstan (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) well-girded

Other Forms: Dun, Duns, Dunse, Dunsten, Dunstin, Dunston


3.) DUNSTAN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Compound name derived from the Old English elements dun (dark) and stan (stone). The name was borne by St. Dunstan (c. 924-88), an English prelate and archbishop of Canterbury. (DUN-STUN)


4.) Dunstan (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) brownstone fortress.

Other Forms: Dun, Dunsten, Dunstin, Dunston, Dunstyn


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