BRISTOL  

Gender: M
Origin: British place-name

This name of a busy British port city -- as well as of several places in America -- has a brisk and bustling air. It will now--and for years to come--be identified as a (female) Sarah Palin name.

Variations:
Bristow

Bristol is being discussed in our message boards:

• A Sister for Avery
• AA, BB, CC, DD....GIRLS!
• Just found out having twins - need more names!
• Identical Twin Girls
• Not Your Average Christmas Cards

Read Nameberry blog posts about Bristol:

• 2008 NAMES OF THE YEAR