Tristian
Celtic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tristian
The name 'Tristian' is a variant of 'Tristan', derived from the Celtic root *trist-* meaning "sorrowful" or "sad," from the Latin *tristis*.
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Etymology
The name 'Tristian' is a variant of 'Tristan', derived from the Celtic root *trist-* meaning "sorrowful" or "sad," from the Latin *tristis*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, notably popularized by the medieval Arthurian legend of Tristan and Iseult.
Tristian currently ranks #1,518 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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