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Hi, I asked this question way back in 2001, I believe and just now found the site again! In the archives someone asked me how it was pronounced. We pronounce it so it rymes with 'Chaves' which is the county we live in. Also, I was asked Why I named him "Traves". I had found a baby name book at Hastings that had it and the best I remember it saying was that it means 'michevious cowboy' and the book said 'Travis' was more for a 'Bussiness Man'. I don't know the name of the book and have found Nothing on the spelling as I have it since. It would be so nice if anyone could give me any info. other than what that book said. Thanks. Diane
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Raindancing and Miss Claire have given you the etymological origin.
I'd just like to add that the book you bought is unlikely to have been giving you etymologies or linguistic origins at all. "Meanings" such as "mischievous cowboy" and "business man" would be someone's idea of the present day connotation or image of the names, not their historical origin.
I'd just like to add that the book you bought is unlikely to have been giving you etymologies or linguistic origins at all. "Meanings" such as "mischievous cowboy" and "business man" would be someone's idea of the present day connotation or image of the names, not their historical origin.
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From Behindthename surname site
Traves
Usage: English
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Variant of Travers.
Travers
Usage: English, French
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From the English and French place name that described the man who lived near a bridge or ford, or occasionally as an occupational name for the collector of tolls at such a location. The place name is derived from Old French traverser (which comes from Late Latin transversare), which means "to cross".
A childs smile is worth more to me than Gold
Traves
Usage: English
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Variant of Travers.
Travers
Usage: English, French
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From the English and French place name that described the man who lived near a bridge or ford, or occasionally as an occupational name for the collector of tolls at such a location. The place name is derived from Old French traverser (which comes from Late Latin transversare), which means "to cross".
A childs smile is worth more to me than Gold
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