Tripp

Tripp is both a surname and a given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. As a given name, Tripp is often used as a standalone name or as a nickname derived from longer forms; in contemporary usage it appears in the United States and other parts of the Anglophone world. As a surname, Tripp has been recorded since at least the 19th century and may have originated from medieval nicknames or occupational descriptors. It has several spellings, including Trip and Trippe, and sometimes appears as a toponymic or patronymic surname.

The name is most commonly encountered in the Anglophone world, where it is used across generations. Pronunciation generally aligns with the spelling, yielding a straightforward “trip” sound with an extended ending only in careful spelling or emphasis. In onomastic discussions, Tripp is noted as a light, easily pronounceable name that can function as both a surname and a given name, sometimes chosen for its concise, hard-edged sound.

Notable people with the surname Tripp have appeared in various professional fields, including sports, academia, and the arts; the given name Tripp has been adopted by several individuals in public life, primarily in North America. In fiction and popular culture, Tripp has appeared as both a surname and a given name for characters in different works. Related terms include the shorter form Trip and the variant spelling Trippe.