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Dunn

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English, Scottish, Irish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdʌn/(English)
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Meaning & History

Derived from Old English dunn "dark" or Gaelic donn "brown", referring to hair colour or complexion.

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VariantsDonne(Scottish) Donne(Irish)

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brown, colors, comedians, dark, guitarists, hair, US Catholic bishops, WITCH characters
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Entry updated November 20, 2020

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