International Variations of Thomas

By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026

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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.

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Thomas
Aramaic
"twin"
A solid classic with plenty of history, Thomas strikes the balance between strength and gentleness. A favorite in the UK, a staple in France, and Australia, and never absent from the US Top 100,…
Tommy
Diminutive of Thomas
"twin"
A surprising number of parents choose to put the nickname Tommy on their son's birth certificate rather than the more traditional Thomas. Perhaps even more surprising is thE fact that Tommy has never…
Tomas
German; Norwegian; Swedish; Lithuanian, version of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
The most common form of Thomas in various European languages, although some Anglophone parents also use this as a phonetic spelling of the classic name. Tomas is usually pronounced with an emphasis…
Tom
Diminutive of Thomas
"twin"
Just like Sam and Ben, Tom could be revived as a simple, well liked name on its own. Tom, just Tom, is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France
Tommie
Diminutive of Thomasin, Aramaic
"twin"
Sweet and cuddly, but with a hint of edginess, Tommie is a unisex nickname that fits right in with the likes of Scottie, Stevie, and Frankie. Ultimately from the Aramaic Teʾoma , meaning "twin", it…
Tammy
English, diminutive of Tamara
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.
Toma
Romanian, Croatian
"twin"
Toma is one of the handful of names that has different versions for boys and girls. For boys, it's the Romanian and Croatian short form of Thomas.
Tommy
Aramaic, English
"twin"
Cute boyish nickname for Thomasina, Thomasin or Tamsin.
Tavish
Scottish variation of Thomas
"twin"
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…
Thomasin
English, feminine variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
Pre-Thomasina female form of Thomas, now seen as more literary and upscale British. In Thomas Hardy's novel The Return of the Native, a leading character is Thomasin Yeobright.
Tavis
Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.
Tam
Scottish variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
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. But this could make a creative honor…
Tomasz
Polish variation of Thomas. Aramaic,"a twin"
"a twin"
Though it makes the name more distinctive, we'd advise dropping the 'z'.
Tomi
Japanese; Nigerian; Welsh variation of Thomas
"wealth; twin"
A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy. In Japan and Nigerian, Tomi is a unisex name.
Fomka
Fomka is a masculine diminutive name with Russian origins, derived from Foma, the Russian form of Thomas. The name Thomas comes from the Aramaic word meaning 'twin.' The diminutive suffix '-ka' adds…
Foma
Russian variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
One of many international variants of Thomas, Foma is a Russian form, used in its native country and in Moldova, though rarely anywhere else. It does however appear in several Russian classics,…
Tamzen
Tamzen is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a Cornish variant of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas, meaning 'twin' in Aramaic. This distinctive name carries a blend of…
Tamzine
Tamzine is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Thomasina, the feminine version of Thomas. With Hebrew roots meaning 'twin,' Tamzine carries a delicate, vintage charm. This rare…
Thomasina
English, feminine variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
Though rarely used now that many parents would rather appropriate men's names than sweeten them with feminine endings, Thomasina does have some vintage appeal. Thomasina Coverly plays a large part in…
Tamás
Tamás is the Hungarian form of Thomas, a name with ancient Aramaic origins meaning "twin." Pronounced "TAH-mahsh," it features prominently in Hungarian culture and history, including notable bearers…

International Variations of Thomas

About this list

The names

Thomas

Tommy

Tomas

Tom

Tommie

Tammy

Toma

Tommy

Tavish

Thomasin

Tavis

Tam

Tomasz

Tomi

Fomka

Foma

Tamzen

Tamzine

Thomasina

Tamás