Bristol
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bristol
The given name 'Bristol' originates from the Old English words *brycg* (bridge) and *stōw* (place), meaning "the place at the bridge." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname and later a unisex given name, with historical context tied to the city of Bristol, England, a major port in the transatlantic slave trade.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bristol' originates from the Old English words *brycg* (bridge) and *stōw* (place), meaning "the place at the bridge." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname and later a unisex given name, with historical context tied to the city of Bristol, England, a major port in the transatlantic slave trade.
Bristol currently ranks #728 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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