Bristol

Bristol Meaning & Origin

About Bristol
The name Bristol is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "brycg" meaning "bridge" and "stow" meaning "place." Therefore, the name Bristol can be interpreted to mean "the place by the bridge." It is often associated with the city of Bristol in England, which is known for its historic bridges and maritime heritage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bristol are female.

Bristol Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.93% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B602304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrΙͺstΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bristol in Braille

Here's how to represent Bristol in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Bristol in braille

How to Spell the Name Bristol in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Bristol using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bristol in sign language

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