Dunn
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Name — An Irish surname, and a city in Harnett County, North Carolina.
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Etymology
Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Duinn, a byname from donn ("brown, brown-haired").
Full origin of Dunn →Frequently asked questions
What does “Dunn” mean?
The word “Dunn” means an Irish surname, and a city in Harnett County, North Carolina.
How do you pronounce “Dunn”?
“Dunn” is pronounced duhn (/dʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dunn” in a sentence?
Here is “Dunn” used in a sentence: “Dunn served as sheriff for two terms.”
What part of speech is “Dunn”?
“Dunn” is a name.
Where does the word “Dunn” come from?
The word “Dunn” comes from Irish. Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Duinn, a byname from donn ("brown, brown-haired").
Is “Dunn” a common word?
“Dunn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Dunn a common surname?
Dunn is a recognized Irish surname that has spread widely, particularly through emigration, and is also used as a place name, such as a city in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Why is Dunn capitalized?
Dunn is capitalized because it functions as a proper noun, referring to a specific surname or place name rather than a common word.
Where is Dunn, North Carolina located?
Dunn is a city located in Harnett County, North Carolina, named coincidentally or historically in connection with the surname Dunn.
Related words
Doyne
Dunne
