'tragedian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tragoedia,' where 'tragos' meant 'goat' and 'oide' meant 'song.'

'tragoedia' transformed into the Old French word 'tragedie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tragedian' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a song of the goat,' referring to ancient Greek rituals, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an actor or writer of tragedies.'