Sad or sorrowful; also associated with noise or clatter.
Tristine is a rare feminine variant of Tristan. It likely derives from the Celtic name Drust, meaning 'noise' or 'tumult,' but was heavily influenced by the Latin word 'tristis,' meaning 'sad,' due to the tragic medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde.
Less common today
Tristine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,910 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
