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Tristen

TRISS-tən

Popularity

#15054

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

25,429

Peak Year

#1,478 in 1996

First Recorded

1968

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Tristen is a variant spelling of Tristan, of Celtic origin, meaning 'sorrowful' or 'tumult'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Tristan Prettyman

    American singer-songwriter and surfer

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