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 filmTaxi Driver. Travis Coates is in the novelOld Yellerand its Disney film adaptation. Travis Harris is the protagonist of the novelTaming the Star Runner. Travis Maddox is the protagonist of the novelBeautiful Disaster. Travis Mayweather is in the American TV seriesStar Trek: Enterprise. Travis Nash is from the Australian soap operaHome and Away. Travis Strong is one of the main characters from the Canadian TV seriesRadio Free Roscoe. Travis Tractor is a character from the British children’s seriesBob the Builder.
The famous name bearers of the name Travis includeJames 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; andTravis Fimmel, an Australian actor and former model who is well-known for his role in the History Channel television series Vikings.
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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 and To cross over
2. What is the origin of the name Travis?
Travis originates from the French word .
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