Tristram

Tristram Meaning & Origin

About Tristram
The name "Tristram" is of Celtic origin and means "sorrowful" or "sad." It is derived from the Old French name "Tristan," which gained popularity through medieval literature and legends. Tristram is often associated with tragic love stories and characters who experience deep emotional turmoil, reflecting the meaning of the name itself.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tristram are male.

Tristram Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRSTRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
T6023605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R IH1 S T R AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈtrΙͺstrΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRSTRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tristram in Braille

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

The name Tristram in braille

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

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

The name Tristram in sign language

Numerology