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Tristan name meaning
Last Name
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tristan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tristan
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
Welsh
11%
American
3%
Malayalam
3%
New Zealand
3%
Irish
3%
Scottish
3%
Celtic
3%
Anglo-Saxon
3%
French
3%
Greek
3%
Latin
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Tristan means "Gifted Knight Chosen By God" and is of English origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Tristan means "Gifted knight chosen by God(the knight of God)".
- According to a user from Vermont, U.S., the name Tristan is of English origin and means "Gifted knight of god".
- According to 2 people from Utah, U.S., the name Tristan is of American / Malayalam origin and means "Gods knight".
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Tristan means "Knight of god".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Tristan means "Knight of the Round Table".
- A user from Alabama, U.S. says the name Tristan is of Scottish origin and means "Brave, Knight".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Tristan means "God of All powerful" and is of English origin.
- A submission from South Africa says the name Tristan means "Bold" and is of Welsh origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Tristan is of Welsh origin and means "Noise".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- (Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
Wiktionary
Old French, the name of a knight, lover of Iseult in medieval romance Tristan and Iseult, from Celtic Drystan derived from drest meaning "riot" or "tumult".
- A male given name from the Celtic languages.
- A knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend
- A female given name
Tristan was also found in the following language(s): Faroese, French, German, Icelandic, and Old French
Notable Persons Named Tristan
Notable Persons Named Tristan
Tristan Thompson
Tristan Thompson is a basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association. He was most active from 2011 to present. Tristan was born on March 13th, 1991 in Toronto.
Tristan Wilds
Tristan Wilds is an actor, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He has had major accomplishments since 2005. Tristan was given the name Tristan Paul Mack Wilds on July 15th, 1989 in Staten Island, New York, U.S. Tristan is also known as Mack Wilds, Wilds, and Tristan Paul Mack.
Tristan Tzara
Tristan Tzara was a lyric poetry, epic poetry, free verse, prose poetry, parody, satire, utopian, and dystopian fiction writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1912 to 1963. Tristan was born on April 16th, 1896 in Moinești. He passed away on December 25th, 1963.
The Avener
The Avener is a deep house and electro (music) record producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 2014 to present. The was given the name Tristan Casara on January 23rd, 1987.
Tristan Prettyman
Tristan Prettyman is a musician. She plays Acoustic guitar and Vocals. Tristan was given the name Tristan Ann Prettyman on May 23rd, 1982 in Del Mar, California.
Tristan Taormino
Tristan Taormino is an author, columnist, editor, director, sex educator, and sex education. Tristan was born on May 9th, 1971 in Syosset, New York.
- Tristan DoSoccer Player
- Tristan CorbièreWriter
- Tristan VautierAthlete
- Tristan Lamasine
- Tristan LouisInternet Entrepreneur / Writer
- Tristan BowenSoccer Player
- Tristan DDisc Jockey
- Tristan Nitot
- Tristan Davies
- Tristan StephensonBartender
- Tristan Hoffman
- Tristan Knowles
- Tristan Le GovicMusician
- Tristan DavisFootball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tristan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tristan
Kid Congo Powers
Kid Congo Powers is a post-punk, alternative rock, and garage rock musician. He plays Squier. He has been prominent since 1979. Kid was given the name Brian Tristan on March 27th, 1959 in La Puente, California, United States.
Diego Tristán
Diego Tristán is a soccer player for the Real Betis, Real Betis B, RCD Mallorca B, RCD Mallorca, Deportivo de La Coruña, A.S. Livorno Calcio, West Ham United F.C., Cádiz CF, and Spain national football team. Diego was born on January 5th, 1976 in La Algaba.
John Tristan
He holds the title Count of Valois, Counts, and dukes of Valois. John was born as the child of Louis IX of France and Margaret of Provence on April 8th, 1250 in Damietta. He left this life on August 3rd, 1270.
Brynjard Tristan
Brynjard Tristan is a black metal, thrash metal, and death metal musician and songwriter. He plays Bass guitar and Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1992 to present. Brynjard was given the name Ivar Tristan Lundsten on June 14th, 1976. Brynjard is also known as Brynjard Tristan.
Frederick Tristan
Frederick was born on June 11th, 1931.
Luis Tristán
Luis was born in 1586 in Toledo, Spain. Luis is also known as Luis Tristán de Escamilla. He died in 1624.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tristan | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 15.38% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.46% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.19% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.47% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 81.80% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tristan
People with the last name Tristan are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Tristan
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