Black Ghetto Baby Names | Trevon

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Trevon

Hey all, DeShawn@BlackGhettoBabyNames checking in to discuss the name “Trevon”, particular it’s use as an African American name. 

(In case you didn’t know) In black America, the name Trevon is used for a boys. There are several schools of thought as to what this name means and where it originated. One idea is that it is a variation of the name Trevin. Another thought is that this name comes from the English, Welsh or Gaelic name of Trevor.

Regardless of where this name comes from, if you think it fits your child and are ready to bestow the name of Trevon on your baby boy, consider some of this information. This name was first used in 1989 in the United States. Since then, the name has had a steady, but slow increase in use. Latest figures show that about 935 little boys were named Trevon in 2006. There are a number of takes and spellings of this name: Trevin, Trevonn, Treyvon, Treven, Trevan, and Trevaughn. A most popular nickname is Trey. The Welsh name Trevor means, “a large settlement.” In the Gaelic Irish, it stands for “cautious”. The English name of Trevon is thought to come from the longer name Trevelyan.

What you name your baby, needless to say, stays with them for life. It is important to decide if the first name sounds good with the last name. Ask yourself these questions: What will the first impression be, when someone sees my child’s name in print? Are there any unattractive or unflattering ways to shorten this name? Is it easy to spell? Do you pronounce it the way it is spelled or is the spelling so ‘out there’ that people will mispronounce my child’s name? Consider as well, if there have been people in the news in recent times, that give the name either a positive or negative connotation. One of the most lasting legacies you give your child is their name. Give it wisely.

DeShawn

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