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International Variations of Thomas

International Variations of Thomas

Classic Thomas has been well-used throughout the years.

There are several handsome forms of Thomas used internationally, such as Scottish Tavish, Portuegese Tomas, Italian Maso, and Welsh Tomi.

Here is our full list of international variations of Thomas, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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  1. ThomasHeart
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Thomas is the Greek variation of the Aramaic name Ta’oma’. It came about because there were too many apostles named Judas; Jesus renamed one Thomas—meaning "twin"—to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot and the Judas also known as Thaddeus. At first, it was used only for priests.
  2. TavishHeart
    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      This Scottish form of Thomas has a lot of charm, evoking images of men in plaid kilts playing the bagpipes. As for the 'ish' ending, it could either be seen as cozy and hamish, or a little wishy-washyish.
  3. TomasHeart
    • Origin:

      German and Portuguese version of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      The pronunciation may be slightly different—toe-MAHS—though some parents use this as a phonetic spelling of Thomas.
  4. TomasHeart
    • Origin:

      German and Portuguese version of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      The pronunciation may be slightly different—toe-MAHS—though some parents use this as a phonetic spelling of Thomas.
  5. TammyHeart
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Tamara
    • Description:

      Made famous in fifties movies as a wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.
  6. TamerlaneHeart
    • Origin:

      Turkic, Mongol
    • Meaning:

      "iron"
    • Description:

      This Westernized form of the name of an ancient Mongol warrior, remembered primarily today through the works of Christopher Marlowe and Edgar Allan Poe, runs the risk of sounding pompous and pretentious.
  7. MasoHeart
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Tomasso
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
  8. TamHeart
    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Popularized in Scotland by Tam O'Shanter, the hero of one of Robert Burns' most famous poems, it's associated in the U.S. with the plaid cap he gave his name to.
  9. TomásHeart
    • Origin:

      Variation of Thomas
    • Description:

      The most popular version of Thomas worldwide -- from Scandinavian to Latin to Slavic cultures -- brings Tomás into the Top 500 in this country.
  10. TomásHeart
    • Origin:

      Variation of Thomas
    • Description:

      The most popular version of Thomas worldwide -- from Scandinavian to Latin to Slavic cultures -- brings Tomás into the Top 500 in this country.
  11. TomiHeart
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Nigerian, or Welsh variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "wealth; twin"
    • Description:

      A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
  12. TommasoHeart
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Thomas
    • Description:

      See THOMAS.
  13. TomosHeart
    • Origin:

      Welsh form of Thomas
    • Description:

      Tomos is the standard Welsh version of Thomas, both in the Bible and secular texts like Thomas the Tank Engine. It is an enduring classic in the Welsh charts, with diminutives including Twm and Tomi.

  14. TammuzHeart
    • Origin:

      Semitic variation of Dumuzid, Sumerian
    • Meaning:

      "loyal child"
    • Description:

      Tammuz is the Semitic variation of Dumuzid, a name from Sumerian mythology. Tammuz is the name of fourth month on the Hebrew calendar, corresponding with June and July on the Gregorian calendar.
  15. FomaHeart
    • FomaHeart
      • TavisHeart
        • Description:

          Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.
      • TomassoHeart
        • Origin:

          Italian variation of Thomas
        • Meaning:

          "twin"
        • Description:

          Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
      • TomaszHeart
        • Origin:

          Polish variation of Thomas. "a twin"
        • Meaning:

          "a twin"
        • Description:

          Though it makes the name more distinctive, we'd advise dropping the 'z'.
      • TomazHeart