It derives from a stem meaning noise seen in the modern Welsh noun trwst plural trystau and the verb trystio to clatter.

Tristan meaning. He will draw your attention with his gorgeous glossy blue eyes. Tristan is the most caring guy you will ever meet so gentle and sweet. In medieval romance the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall who fell in love with his uncles bride Iseult after they mistakenly drank a love potion Collins English Dictionary - Complete Unabridged.

Social Security Administration list of most popular baby boy names. The meaning of Tristan is unknown. This name is mostly being used as a boys name.

The name has also been interpreted as meaning bold. On the way back Tristan and Isolde accidentally drink a potion that makes them fall in love. In Celtic the meaning of the name Tristan is.

The tale has been retold in many poems and operas. Its origin is Old French variant of the Pictish name Drustan. Tristan -- known through medieval legend and Wagnerian opera -- has a slightly wistful touching air.

The spelling of the name was changed to be associated with the Latin word tristis meaning sad. Last year it ranked 123rd in the US. From the Celtic name Tristan.

0 In Arthurian legend a knight who falls in love with the Irish princess Iseult who was betrothed to his uncle King Mark of Cornwall. If positive you develop high spirituality as you have a Gods protection. From a Celtic name in Arthurian legend Tristan sometimes called Tristram was a Knight of the Round Table and the tragic hero of the medieval tale Tristan and Isolde.