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Tristian

TRIS-tən

Popularity

#1585

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

8,484

Peak Year

#373 in 2010

First Recorded

1977

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Tristan. The name's etymology is debated; it may be Celtic meaning 'sorrowful' or from the Pictish name Drustan.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

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

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