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International Variations of Thomas

Brynn McKeon
By Brynn McKeon
Updated Fri Feb 16 2024
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. Thomas

    • Origin:

      Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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, Thomas feels like a safe bet and a name that fits into any era.
  2. Tamsin

    • Origin:

      English, contracted form of Thomasina

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes, Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan Plowright and Sir Laurence Olivier..
  3. Tommy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Thomas

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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 been off the United States popularity charts. More recently, however, the name has been trending downward.
  4. Tomas

    • Origin:

      German; Norwegian; Swedish; Lithuanian, version of Thomas, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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 on the second syllable -- toe-MAHS -- though you might not succeed in getting other people to go along with that in the US, where your exotically named Tomas may quickly devolve into just plain Tom.
  5. Tom

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Thomas

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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
  6. Tam

    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Thomas, Aramaic

    • 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. But this could make a creative honor name or middle name after an ancestral Thomas.
  7. Tommie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Thomasin, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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 could be used as a pet name for Thomasin, Thomasine, Tamsin, Thomasina, and Tomine.
  8. Tommy

    • Origin:

      Aramaic, English

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Cute boyish nickname for Thomasina, Thomasin or Tamsin.
  9. Thomasin

    • Origin:

      English, feminine variation of Thomas, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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.
  10. Tavish

    • 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.
  11. Tammy

    • 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.
  12. Tamerlane

    • 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.
  13. Tamsyn

    • Origin:

      English, Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Alternative Cornish spelling of Tamsin, which derives from Thomasin or Thomasina.
  14. Thomasina

    • Origin:

      English, feminine variation of Thomas, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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.
  15. Tomás

    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese; Irish, variation of Thomas

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Tomás is one of the most popular names in Portugal, also used in Spanish-speaking countries and recently gaining popularity in Ireland, where it's the traditional spelling of Thomas.
  16. Tomislav

    • Origin:

      South Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "to torment + glory"

    • Description:

      A strong Slavic choice and the name of the first Croatian King, crowned in 925 AD. It derives from the elements tomiti meaning "to torment, struggle, languish" and slav meaning "glory", which, put together, could create a meaning along the lines of "struggle for glory".
  17. Tavis

    • Description:

      Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.
  18. Toma

    • Origin:

      Romanian, Croatian

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      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.
  19. Tamás

    • Description:

      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 like Hungarian composer Tamás Vásáry. The name has been consistently popular in Hungary throughout the centuries and remains a common choice for Hungarian families today. While maintaining strong cultural roots in Hungary, it has limited international recognition beyond Central Europe. The distinctive accent mark over the 'a' (the acute accent) indicates the long vowel sound in Hungarian pronunciation. For Hungarian diaspora communities, choosing this name often represents a way to connect children with their cultural heritage while offering a name that balances uniqueness outside Hungary with traditional significance within it.

  20. Tomasso

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Thomas

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

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