TEXAS

Pronunciation: The name Texas is commonly pronounced as “TEK-sis”.

Popularity: Relatively unpopular

Historical Figures:

• Tex Ritter (1905 – 1974) – An American actor known for roles in “Song of the Gringo” (1936), “High Noon” (1952) and “Varsity Blues” (1999).

Famous People:

• Texas Battle (born 1980) – An American film and television actor. He is known for his role as Marcus Forrester on the CBS soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful“.

Fictional Characters:

Nicknamed and Diminutives: Tex

Variations and Alternates: N/A