Sten
Unisex
Sten is a short form of
Tristen: on birth records it is written Tristen (24,751 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Tristen page. Also a short form of Cristen, Carsten.
Origin: Celtic.
Meaning: Tumult; reshaped toward French 'triste' (sad).
Variant of Tristan, from the Pictish/Celtic name Drustan, later associated with Old French 'triste' (sad).
The story of the name Sten
Sten is a short form of Tristen. It keeps its origin (Celtic) and meaning — tumult; reshaped toward French 'triste' (sad).
On birth records, Sten is rarely written as such: the Stens are Tristens (24,751 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Tristen page. Sten is also a short form of Cristen, Carsten.
Frequently asked questions about Sten
What does Sten mean?
Sten is a short form of Tristen, which means tumult; reshaped toward French 'triste' (sad).
When is Sten's name day?
Sten shares Tristen's name day.
Is Sten a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Tristen.
Sten's profile
Energy
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Humor
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Independence
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Sensitivity
8/10
Ambition
6/10
Stability
5/10
Whimsy
8/10
Diplomacy
6/10
Loyalty
8/10
Need for attention
4/10
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