Bristol
BRIS-təl
Popularity
#635
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'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Bristol Palin
American reality television personality and activist.
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