- Meaning
- Twin
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French, German, Dutch
Nicknames for Thomas
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Tom, Tommy
- French
- Tom, Toto
- German
- Tom, Tommi
- Dutch
- Tom, Thijs
What people expect from a Thomas
Thomas mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Thomas: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Thomas
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "th" (no such sound in many languages); already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Twin".
Names with a similar meaning
A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old a ward of court so she could change her name. It was Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.
Family Court of New Zealand (2008)Questions about Thomas
What does the name Thomas mean?
Thomas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin meaning "Twin".
Is Thomas a boy or girl name?
Thomas is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Thomas?
Thomas is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, French, German, Dutch.
What are nicknames for Thomas?
Common nicknames for Thomas are Tom, Tommy, Toto, Tommi and Thijs.
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