Tristen
[ˈtrɪstən]Meaning
variant of Tristan, from Welsh drust ("noise, tumult"), later linked to triste, "sad"
Background Story
Tristen is a variant of Tristan, sometimes used as a feminine form. The name derives from Welsh drust, meaning "noise" or "tumult", and was influenced by the French word triste and the Welsh, Cornish and Breton trist, meaning "bold" or "sad", "sorrowful". It is used in the Arthurian Cycle, French, Pictish, Portuguese, Spanish and Welsh.
Temperament
Variations
Tristian, Tristen
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