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Tavis

TAY-vis

Popularity

#12148

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

2,207

Peak Year

#79 in 1977

First Recorded

1963

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Tavis is a Scottish name, an Anglicized form of Tammas, which is a short form of Thomas, meaning 'twin'.

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TavTavy

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Tavis Smiley

    American talk show host and author

  • Tavis Hansen

    Former professional Canadian football player

Nicknames

TavTavy

Spelling Variations

TavishTavisTammas

Similar Names

TravisThomasDavisTavius

Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeIndependentPractical

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