Tristram
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Tristram is a boy’s name of Celtic origin, meaning “Derived from a Celtic name meaning 'sorrowful' or 'tumult'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1987.
What Tristram Means
“Derived from a Celtic name meaning 'sorrowful' or 'tumult'.”
The Story of Tristram
From the pages of classic literature and ancient tales, a name resonating with brave romance and deep feeling.
Tristram, derived from a Celtic name, carries meanings of 'sorrowful' or 'tumult.' It is famously known through the fictional character Tristram Shandy, a figure of introspective and often tumultuous life.
When you consider Tristram for your son, you envision a character from a grand narrative, brave and loyal. You see a child with a romantic heart, sensitive to the world's joys and sorrows.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Tristram Shandy
Fictional character in Laurence Sterne's novel.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#10 in 1987
Total Births
114
First Recorded
1958
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