Traven

TRAY-ven2 syllables

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Possibly derived from 'travail' meaning work or journey. (Modern)

What does Traven mean?

Modern: Possibly derived from 'travail' meaning work or journey.. The name Traven may be derived from the Old French word 'travail', meaning work or journey. It is often associated with adventure and exploration.

Is Traven a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Traven in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Traven in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Traven suit?

Modern

Wonderfully unusual

Adventurous

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Grand Arrival of Traven

When Traven checked into the Dog Hotel, everyone said, 'With a name like that, he’s bound to have a fifth bed for napping and a secret stash of chew toys!'

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