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Drystan

Gender-neutral · Welsh · Medium name

Meaning
Sorrowful, of the sorrowful one, tumult

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
DRIS-tan
Origin
Welsh

From Welsh, a form of Tristan meaning sorrowful or tumult.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Welsh, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • TristanWelsh / English

    Related form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Tristan

    Hero of the Tristan and Iseult Arthurian romance.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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