Origin and Meaning of Trista

Sad, sorrowful

Origin: Latin - Derived from the Latin word 'tristis', meaning 'sad' or 'sorrowful'. It is often associated with the character Tristram from medieval romances.

• Trista gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine variation of the name Tristan, which is often linked to the tale of Tristan and Isolde.
• The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, though it has seen some usage in various other cultures due to its romantic literary connections.
• Notable figures with the name include Trista Sutter, who gained fame as the first winner of the reality TV show 'The Bachelorette' in the early 2000s.
• Trista has experienced fluctuating popularity, particularly peaking in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, with a gradual decline in usage in subsequent years.
• Related names include Tristan (the male form), as well as other variations such as Tristana and Tristian.