US EditionAfter years of people saying it wrong, Travis Etienne Jr. explains how to say his name
Travis Etienne Jr. reversed his college NFL pronunciation to 'A-Chane' at his Saints intro, embracing his Louisiana roots after signing a $52 million deal.
- On Friday, New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. clarified his last name pronunciation during his introductory press conference, explaining the original is "Ay-chan," reflecting his Louisiana roots.
- Etienne adopted the "ETN" pronunciation after enrolling at Clemson University in 2017, accepting the change because it was easier for announcers and eliminated daily corrections.
- Returning to his home state on a four-year, $52 million contract with the Saints, Etienne says he is "very much open" to reverting to "Ay-chan" and "being myself."
- His younger brother Trevor Etienne, a running back drafted by the Panthers in 2025, has used the "ETN" pronunciation his whole life, reflecting broader name complexity in the NFL.
- Etienne is now focused on building chemistry with quarterback Tyler Shough and helping the Saints become a winning franchise again as he begins his first season in New Orleans.
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Travis Etienne Jr. Says Everyone Has Been Pronouncing His Name Wrong For Close To A Decade
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Travis Etienne wants you to know we’ve been saying his name all wrong
Travis Etienne is setting the record straight. The running back made his first appearance in New Orleans after signing a four-year, $52 million free agency deal with the Saints and he gave the local media a lesson in how to say his name properly.
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