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Tommy
Meaning: twin (from Thomas) · Origin: Aramaic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A pet form of Thomas, now popular in its own right in England.
Famous people named Tommy
- Tommy Fury (boxer)
Nicknames
Tom
Variants & related names
Thomas, Tomi
Tommy name art
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FAQ
What does the name Tommy mean?
Tommy means “twin (from Thomas)”. It comes from Aramaic.
Is Tommy a popular name?
Tommy is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Tommy?
Tom.
What are other forms of Tommy?
Thomas, Tomi.
Similar names
Thomas · Theodore · Tyler · Toby · Teddy · Tobias
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.