Origin, Meaning, And History Of Travis
Travis is a male-given name of French origin. The name is derived from the word “traverser,” which means ‘to cross,’ and was first used as a surname for people who lived near a bridge or ford or collected tolls from people crossing a bridge. The name Travis was used in America in honor of William Travis, the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo.
It is the variant of the surname ‘Travers.’ Travis may also have originated from Welsh and may be a variation of the welsh surname Trefor. The surnames similar to Travis include Dravis, Draves, Train, Tavis, Traver, Chavis, Staves, and Ris.
The common variations of the name include Traves, Traviss, Travers, Travis, Trevis (English), Travert, Traver, Traverse, Travere (French), Traversini, Traversi, Traversa, Traverso (Italian), and Travieso(Spanish).
Teddy, Trapper, Tre, Trev, Trevy, Trey, Travi, Trav, Travy, T-rav, Travers, Traviso, Travster, and Travisty are a few nicknames for the name Travis.
There are several fictional characters with the name Travis. Travis Bickle is the anti-hero protagonist of the film Taxi Driver. Travis Coates is in the novel Old Yeller and its Disney film adaptation. Travis Harris is the protagonist of the novel Taming the Star Runner. Travis Maddox is the protagonist of the novel Beautiful Disaster. Travis Mayweather is in the American TV series Star Trek: Enterprise. Travis Nash is from the Australian soap opera Home and Away. Travis Strong is one of the main characters from the Canadian TV series Radio Free Roscoe. Travis Tractor is a character from the British children’s series Bob the Builder.
The famous name bearers of the name Travis include James Travis Tritt, an American country musician who won Grammy Awards for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals; Travis Scott, an American rapper who won the BET Hip Hop Awards; and Travis Fimmel, an Australian actor and former model who is well-known for his role in the History Channel television series Vikings.
Travis
Unisex
Christianity
French
8
Two
1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Travis
- Travis BeachamAmerican screenwriter, well-known for writing and co-writing the films Dog Days of Summer and Pacific Rim
- Travis HamonicProfessional ice hockey player, received Foundation Player Award (2017)
- Travis Lazarus “Travie” McCoyMusician and singer, the former lead vocalist of the rap rock band Gym Class Heroes
- Travis Alan PastranaAmerican motorsports athlete, won championships and X Games gold medals in several disciplines
- Travis WillinghamAmerican voice actor, well-known for his role as Roy Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Travis?
The name Travis means ‘to cross.’
2. What is the origin of the name Travis?
Travis has a French origin.
3. Are there any significant cultural or historical associations with the name Travis?
Travis comes from the Old French ‘traverser,’ meaning ‘to cross.’ It was originally a last name for people who lived near a bridge or collected money from people crossing a bridge. Travis may have become popular in the US due to its association with William Travis, who led the Texan forces in the Battle of the Alamo.
4. Are there any specific traits or qualities commonly associated with the name Travis?
The numerology of Travis associates the name with personality number 7 and soul number 1, implying that name bearers may be intelligent, observant, and independent. The name also carries empowering qualities of confidence and wisdom with divine traits of spirituality.
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