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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 Thompson (1991-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • NBA Champion (2016)
  • 4x NBA All-Star

Tristan da Cunha (1506-1543)

Historical Figure

  • Portuguese explorer who discovered the remote island group Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean

Tristan Wilds (1989-)

Actor and Musician

  • Known for his roles in 'The Wire' and '90210'

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