English · Unisex name
Bristol
“the place at the bridge”
About the name Bristol
Bristol is an English name that originates from the city of Bristol in southwest England. The city’s name comes from the Old English ‘Brycgstow’, which means ‘the place at the bridge’. As a given name, Bristol is a modern usage, often inspired by the place name. It is used for both boys and girls, though it has seen more use for girls in the United States. The name reflects a trend of adopting English place names as given names.
- Meaning
- the place at the bridge
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- BRIS-tuhl(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Bristol
Middle names for Bristol
- Bristol Anne
- Bristol Marie
- Bristol Joy
- Bristol Lynn
- Bristol Claire
Questions about Bristol
- What does Bristol mean?
- Bristol is an English name meaning "the place at the bridge".
- How do you pronounce Bristol?
- Bristol is pronounced BRIS-tuhl, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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