Trevor

Trevor is a male given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the old Norse personal name Treólaith, which was composed of two elements: treow, meaning "three," and hildr, meaning "battle." Therefore, Trevor literally translates to "three battles." The name Trevor has been used in England since the Middle Ages but it became more popular during the 20th century. It gained further popularity after the release of the film "Trevor" by director Jim McBride in 1979, which told the story of a troubled young boy named Trevor. Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Trevor. One of them is Sir Trevelyan, an English scholar and poet who lived during the Elizabethan era. Another notable figure is Trevor Howard, a British actor known for his roles in films like "The Third Man" and "Sabrina." In literature, Trevor appears as a character in various works such as "Trevor's Way," a novel by Peter Marshall, and "Trevor's Taxis," a book series written by Kate Klimo. The name has also been used in popular culture, appearing in TV shows like "Family Guy" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer.