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I like them, but they both have a threat of trendiness looming over them that would make me avoid them if I was naming a child. Tristan used to be higher up than Tristram on my list, but now it's the opposite way around. I've used Alix on a character, but I'd sooner use Alice IRL.

I don't think either sound trendy. If anything, Tristan seems slightly dated to the late 90s to me (whether its popularity actually reflects that, I don't know!). But I think Tristan is quite knightly. And Alix is very elegant and beautiful. I think it could possibly lean towards hipster, but I've never heard of it being used in real life.

No. Tristan to me is ageless. I don't care how popular it gets, It will forever retain it's beauty. It's a classic, just like Christian, handsome no matter what.

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Alix on the other hand - I really dislike this spelling, it 'is' trendy, and I really don't like trendy names. They try too hard to be different, yet end up looking silly. This is a great case point. Alex is ok as nn for Alexander, which is very handsome. But I get the feeling the spelling of Alix would appeal to parents seeking out boys names to use on a girl. I don't know why, that's the feeling I get from it. Strangely, I dislike Alexandra, but it's better than Alix.

The only reason Tristan "creates apprehension" for me is because I was bullied by a girl in middle school named Tristan. So I can't like it.

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I like Alix though. I like the look of it. Much better than Alex.

Create apprehension?

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http://www.dailywritingtips.com/big-words-make-you-sound-smart-dont-they/ - I think you might find that interesting.

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Anyway: Neither are my style. I far prefer Alys to Alix, not sure why. I think I like the look of it better. Tristan has always been too romantic for my style.

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Alix, though, is totally usable, as is Tristan. :-D

I like Tristan I do agree its trendy but I really think its a great boys name.

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Alixandre is my preference with Alix has a nn. A little trendy/creative in todays society but there was a Princess Alix which makes me like it more.
Princess Alix Marie Anna Antoinette Charlotte Gabriell of Ligne
and the close
Princess Maria Alix Luitpolda Anna Henriette Germana Agnes Damiana Michaela of Saxony

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This message was edited 7/15/2010, 3:01 PM

I reserve the term "trendy" for names without history / meaning; they pop up out of nowhwere and are therefore likely to leave quickly.

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Traditional names that are popular are not "trendy" for me.

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So Alix and Tristan sound perfectly lovely to me. They really do well together, as a sibling set. Tristan brings out an almost chivalric quality in Alix. I keep thinking of lances with sharp tips when I see Alix next to Tristan. Fun.