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Bristol

BRIS-təl

Popularity

#635

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

11,224

Peak Year

#801 in 2019

First Recorded

1915

Style

Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Bristol is an English place name, derived from the Old English 'Brycgstow', meaning 'the place by the bridge'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bristol Palin

    American reality television personality and activist.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

IndependentPracticalStrong-willedConfident

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