Tristram Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tristram Name at a Glance

Name	Tristram
Meaning	Variant 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 Tristram Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tristram means “Variant 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.

Tristram Name Origin

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

Is Tristram a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Tristram

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