Baby name

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Tristian

/TRIS · tee · an/


“Tumult”

Variant spelling of Tristan, from the Celtic hero of medieval romance; the -ian ending is an American respelling that departs from the traditional form.

tris

elegant

How it ages.

The nonstandard spelling may cause confusion; Tristan is the stronger long-term choice.

The cultural moment.

Emerged in the US during the 2000s as a variant; modest usage, no dominant trend period.