Troy Raven
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Troy Raven is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Troy is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Troy is a male given first name used in English-speaking countries, and may derive from the Irish Troightheach, meaning "foot soldier". Additionally Troy is utilised as an anglicised surname derived from a variety of Gaelic and Norman surnames. Further detail here Troy (surname). The surname Raven: Andrew Raven (1959–2005), Scottish conservationist, son of John Arlene Raven (1944–2006), art historian, author and feminist Bertram Raven (1926–2020), American academic Charlotte Raven (1969–2025), British author and journalist Clara Raven (1905–1994), American physician Cliff Raven, pioneering American tattoo artist Eddy Raven (born 1944), American singer and songwriter Elsa Raven (1929–2020), American actress Ernst Raven (1804–1881), immigrant from Germany who became a prominent resident of Texas John Raven (1914–1980), English classical scholar and amateur botanist, father of Andrew and Sa. Troy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 207K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Troy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Troy
Meaning: foot soldier
Celtic
Troy is a male given first name used in English-speaking countries, and may derive from the Irish Troightheach, meaning "foot soldier". Additionally Troy is utilised as an anglicised surname derived from a variety of Gaelic and Norman surnames. Further detail here Troy (surname).
Surname: Raven
Scottish
Andrew Raven (1959–2005), Scottish conservationist, son of John Arlene Raven (1944–2006), art historian, author and feminist Bertram Raven (1926–2020), American academic Charlotte Raven (1969–2025), British author and journalist Clara Raven (1905–1994), American physician Cliff Raven, pioneering American tattoo artist Eddy Raven (born 1944), American singer and songwriter Elsa Raven (1929–2020), American actress Ernst Raven (1804–1881), immigrant from Germany who became a prominent resident of Texas John Raven (1914–1980), English classical scholar and amateur botanist, father of Andrew and Sa.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Troy is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Troy by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Troy Raven
- Troy Kotsur (film director, 1968)
- Troy Baker (television actor, 1976)
- Troy Deeney (association football player, 1988)
- Troy Donahue (film actor, 1936)
- Troy Parrott (association football player, 2002)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Troy Raven:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Troy?
- The first name Troy originates from Celtic. Troy is a male given first name used in English-speaking countries, and may derive from the Irish Troightheach, meaning "foot soldier". Additionally Troy is utilised as an anglicised surname derived from a variety of Gaelic and Norman surnames. Further detail here Troy (surname).
- When was Troy most popular?
- The name Troy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Raven?
- The surname Raven originates from Scottish. Andrew Raven (1959–2005), Scottish conservationist, son of John Arlene Raven (1944–2006), art historian, author and feminist Bertram Raven (1926–2020), American academic Charlotte Raven (1969–2025), British author and journalist Clara Raven (1905–1994), American physician Cliff Raven, pioneering American tattoo artist Eddy Raven (born 1944), American singer and songwriter Elsa Raven (1929–2020), American actress Ernst Raven (1804–1881), immigrant from Germany who became a prominent resident of Texas John Raven (1914–1980), English classical scholar and amateur botanist, father of Andrew and Sa.
- What are the origins of the name Troy Raven?
- The name Troy Raven combines two different traditions: the first name Troy has Celtic roots, while the surname Raven originates from Scottish.