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Name Origin

Tristan is a masculine given name of Celtic origin, meaning 'sorrowful' or 'noisy'. It became popular in medieval times due to the legend of Tristan and Iseult, a tragic love story.

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Famous People

Tristan Tzara (1896-1963)

Poet, essayist, performance artist

  • Founder of the Dada art movement
  • Pioneer of avant-garde literature and performance art

Tristan Wirfs (1999-)

American football player

  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2020)
  • Two-time Pro Bowler

Tristan Thompson (1991-)

Basketball player

  • NBA Champion (2016)
  • NBA All-Star (2018)

Tristan Wilds (1989-)

Actor and musician

  • Known for his roles in 'The Wire' and '90210'
  • Released music as part of the group

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