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Updated November 25, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Tristan

What is the meaning of the name Tristan?

The name Tristan is primarily a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin that means Tumult.

Originally a male name, it has now crossed over for females, as well. The spelling of Tristan was probably affected by French word "triste" meaning "sad," after the story of Tristan and Isolde, a doomed romance. "Tristan und Isolde," opera by Wagner

Different Spellings of the name Tristan:

Tristen, Tristin, Trystan, Triston, Traesten, Tristyn

People who like the name Tristan also like:

Gavin, Aiden, Landon, Gabriel, Liam, Ethan, Caleb, Scarlett, Charlotte, Ava, Chloe, Olivia, Sophia, Isabella

Names like Tristan:

Tristany, Torsten, Tresden, Truston, Thurston, Tristian, Thurstan, Tristana

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Tristan Jay El Moussa - son of Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young , born 2023

Stats for the Name Tristan

checkmark Tristan is currently #98 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Tristan is currently #226 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Tristan:

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1. Potential mispronunciation or misspelling due to its unique spelling.
2. Possible confusion with similar names like Tristan or Kristian.
3. Limited availability of personalized items or souvenirs with the name Trystan.
4. Potential teasing or bullying due to its uncommon nature.
5. Difficulty in finding accurate information or historical references about the name Trystan.

Songs about Tristan

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Tristan - Patrick Wolf