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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtɹæv.ɪs/

Meaning & History

From the English surname Travis, derived from Old French traverser meaning "to cross". It was used in America in honour of William Travis (1809-1836), the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo.