Travail
Pronunciation: [ tr-uhv-AYL ]
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Travail first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 15 babies have been named Travail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Travail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,831 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,831
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Travail
Travail is a boy name .
Travail is currently ranked #34,831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Travail include Tra, Trav, Travy, Travie, Ail, Aily, Ailie, Try, Trie, and Trakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Travail include Travis, Travon, Travion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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