International Variations of Thomas
Updated Fri Feb 16 2024
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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, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Thomas
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"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.
- Tamsin
Origin:
English, contracted form of ThomasinaMeaning:
"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..
- Tommy
Origin:
Diminutive of ThomasMeaning:
"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.
- Tom
Origin:
Diminutive of ThomasMeaning:
"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
- Tammy
Origin:
English, diminutive of TamaraDescription:
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.
- Thomasin
Origin:
English, feminine variation of Thomas, AramaicMeaning:
"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.
- Tavish
Origin:
Scottish variation of ThomasMeaning:
"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.
- Tommie
Description:
Tommie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Thomasina, the female version of Thomas, which means 'twin' in Aramaic. While it can also be used as a masculine nickname for Thomas, it has gained popularity as an independent feminine name, particularly in the United States during the mid-20th century. Tommie has a friendly, approachable quality with its informal '-ie' ending, giving it a playful yet versatile character. The name carries a somewhat vintage charm while maintaining a tomboyish appeal that some parents appreciate. Though less common today than in previous generations, Tommie continues to be chosen by parents who appreciate its unpretentious style and historical connection.
- Tomas
Origin:
German; Norwegian; Swedish; Lithuanian, version of Thomas, AramaicMeaning:
"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.
- Toma
Origin:
Romanian, CroatianMeaning:
"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.
- Tamsyn
Origin:
English, CornishMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Alternative Cornish spelling of Tamsin, which derives from Thomasin or Thomasina.
- Thomasina
Origin:
English, feminine variation of Thomas, AramaicMeaning:
"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.
- Tommy
Origin:
Aramaic, EnglishMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Cute boyish nickname for Thomasina, Thomasin or Tamsin.
- Tamerlane
Origin:
Turkic, MongolMeaning:
"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.
- Tam
Origin:
Scottish variation of Thomas, AramaicMeaning:
"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.
- Tomás
Origin:
Spanish; Portuguese; Irish, variation of ThomasMeaning:
"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.
- Tomi
Origin:
Japanese; Nigerian; Welsh variation of ThomasMeaning:
"wealth; twin"Description:
A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
- Tomos
Origin:
Welsh form of Thomas, AramaicMeaning:
"twin"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.
- Tavis
Description:
Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.
- Tammuz
Origin:
Semitic variation of Dumuzid, SumerianMeaning:
"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.