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what do you think when you hear the name Tristan?

132 replies

jaffacakes21 · 02/06/2018 17:10

DH and I are really struggling with a name for our second DC due any day now. We both like Tristan but neither of us are completely convinced by it. I like that it is a traditional but uncommon name, and DH likes that it is Celtic.

My main concern at the moment is that if you google Tristan it comes up with loads of pages about Tristan Thompson and the Kardashians! I hate the thought of that being people's first thought when they hear the name.

What do you think about it?

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ItsalmostSummer · 02/06/2018 17:14

I think of the neighbour’s son on “George and Mildred” (Tristram) but I now know a boy called Tristan, and the name is growing on me. I’ve not heard it for a while.

Jenda · 02/06/2018 17:14

I have a relative called Tristan. He's a lovely thoughtful and funny boy. I like it

DartmoorDoughnut · 02/06/2018 17:12

Isolde

DarlingNikita · 02/06/2018 17:12

James Herriot.

I mean that as a good thing! I loved the books and had a massive childish crush on Tristan.

ScreamingValenta · 02/06/2018 17:12

Isolde here as well.

DoneDisappeared · 02/06/2018 17:11

& Isolde 😂

oldbirdy · 02/06/2018 17:11

Tbh I think it sounds a bit wet.