Tris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tris Name at a Glance

Name	Tris
Meaning	Diminutive of Tristan: Sad din. In a story from the Middle Ages, Tristan, nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, was in love with the princess Iseult of Ireland.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tris means “Diminutive of Tristan: Sad din. In a story from the Middle Ages, Tristan, nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, was in love with the princess Iseult of Ireland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tris Name Origin

Our database records Tris under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tris a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tris is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tris

When considering Tris for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.