Tristine
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tristine
Tristine is a feminine variant of Tristan, derived from the Latin root "tristis" meaning "sad" or "sorrowful," though the name gained literary association through the tragic romance of Tristan and Isolde in medieval Celtic legend.
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Etymology
Tristine is a feminine variant of Tristan, derived from the Latin root "tristis" meaning "sad" or "sorrowful," though the name gained literary association through the tragic romance of Tristan and Isolde in medieval Celtic legend. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with increased popularity in the 20th century through literary and cultural references, particularly in Arthurian romance traditions.
Tristine currently ranks #16,090 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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