Bristol - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bristol \b-ris-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "meeting place by the bridge". Place name: an ancient and important city in England, with one of the most important ports on the west coast. Many cities in America were named after it.

Bristol has 1 variant form: Bristow.

Baby names that sound like Bristol are Preston, Brewster, Brosedy, Prestcot and Priestly.

Bristol is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5102 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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