Tristian is a variant spelling of the name Tristan. It is pronounced as /ˈtrɪstjən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "trist-" is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ɪ/, followed by the consonant cluster "stj" pronounced as /stj/. The second syllable "-ian" is pronounced as /jən/ with a "y" sound /j/ followed by the schwa sound /ə/ and the consonant "n". This name has roots in Celtic mythology, associated with the tale of Tristan and Isolde, and continues to be a popular name choice for babies today.