Dunstan

Dunstan is a lovely name that is mostly popular among baby boys. The meaning of Dunstan is 'hill of stone' or 'darkstone'. Dunstan derives from the Old English words. 'Dun' stands for hill, and 'stan' means 'stone'. The name Dunstan could sound like a mix between Duncan and Dustin. The Archbishop of Canterbury, a saint, had this name in the tenth century. Although it was no longer used after the 16th century, the name was sometimes utilized throughout the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the Tractarian movement gave the name Dunstan a new life. The Anglo-Saxon name Dunstan was given to a family that lived close to a rocky hill. Additionally, the name could be patronymic or derived from the name of a parent. In Cornwall, where the Dunstan family had residence from very early times, the surname Dunstan was first discovered. In popular culture, Dunstan is a fictional character in the book 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman. Notable people with the name include Duncan 'Dunstan' Bruce. He is the lead singer of the English band Chumbawamba.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

dark stone

Origin

English

Numerology

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

U is for unite, you bring people together.

N is for nice, need I say more?

S is for sensational, you know how to make a splash!

T is for tender, loving nature.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Dunstan lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Dunstan

• Maren Ade German director and screenwriter
• Duncan "Dunstan" Bruce English lead singer of band Chumbawamba
• (Datuk Amar) Dunstan Endawie Enchana Malaysian politician
• Dunstan Mlambo South African High Court Justice
• Dunstan Thompson American poet

Dunstan in Pop Culture

• Dunstan Thorn character in Neil Gaiman's Stardust