Dunstan

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Dunstan

Gender: Masculine
Language: English, Scottish
Etymology:
Dunstan is a Scottish name which means “Hill Stone,” from “dun” (hill) and “stan” (stone).

History:
Dunstan is a Scottish name, found in the Middle Ages in England and given to children by admirers of Dunstan (924-988), an Archbishop of Canterbury.

The name fell out of use after the 16th century or so, but was revived briefly in the 19th century by the Tractarian religious movement.

Pronunciation: dunn-stann.

Alternates: Dunsten, Dunestan, Dunstin, Donston.
Latin: Dunestanus, Donestanus.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Saint Dunstan (910-988)
An archbishop of Canterbury.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Dunstan

Popularity of Dunstan:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A