Tristram

This version of Tristan, known to English Lit students from the novel Tristram Shandy, is rarely used in this country, but, though its similarity to the popular Tristan could prove confusing, still makes an interesting literary choice.

Baseball legend Tris Speaker was christened Tristram and the protagonist of the Anthony Burgess novel The Wanting Seed is Tristram Foxe. 

Gender

Boy

Origin

Medieval English variation of Tristan, “noise or sorrowful"

Numerology

T is for tender, loving nature.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

I is for ideas, that you bring to life.

S is for success, in all you will do.

T is for tried, tried and true you.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.

Lucky

Tristram lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Tristram

• Tristram Risdon English antiquarian and topographer
• Tristram Julian William Hunt British historian and politician
• Tristram Ogilvie Cary English,Australian composer
• Tristram Dalton U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
• Tristram Shapeero English TV director

Tristram in Pop Culture

• "Tristram Shandy " novel by Laurence Sterne and its main character
• Tristram "Tristy" Phipps character in "The Revenge for Love" (1937) by Wyndham Lewis
• Sir Tristram Shield character in Georgette Heyer's novel "The Talisman Ring"
• Tristram Trustie friend to Goodluck in Nicholas Udall's play Ralph Roister Doister (1551)
• Sir Tristram de Lyones one of two title characters in the fifth book of Le Mort D'Arthur, "Tristram and Iseult"