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Tristan

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Tumult, bold, sorrowful

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
TRIS-tun
Origin
Celtic

From Celtic and Latin; a hero of Arthurian legend.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Celtic, Latin, Welsh

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, France

Alternate spellings

  • TristenEnglish

    Modern variant.

Cultural associations

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

  • Tristan Tzara

    1896–1963

    Romanian-French poet and founder of the Dada movement.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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