Tris

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The story of the name Tris

Tris is a short form of Tristan. It keeps its origin (Pictish/Celtic (Drustan), reshaped under French 'triste') and meaning — originally the Pictish name Drustan; later colored by Old French 'triste' ('sad'), and shares its name day, July 11.

On birth records, Tris is rarely written as such: the Triss are Tristans (123,271 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Tristan page. Tris is also a short form of Tristen, Trista, Tristin.

Frequently asked questions about Tris

What does Tris mean?

Tris is a short form of Tristan, which means originally the Pictish name Drustan; later colored by Old French 'triste' ('sad').

When is Tris's name day?

July 11, together with Tristan: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tris a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Tristan.

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