Tommie

Tommie for girls#2352 US

While Tommie for a girl might feel contemporary, it actually made the US Top 1000 every year between 1880 and 1967, peaking in 1935 when it ranked at #320. Notable bearers have included soul singer Tommie Young, influential librarian Tommie Dora Barker, make-up artist Tommie Manderson, and actress Tommie-Amber Pirie.

Currently on trend for boys (exclusively) in England and Wales, a recent year saw it given to 51 girls (and 22 boys) in the US, making it, for now, an offbeat option.

Tommie for boys#3504 US

Tommie is a masculine name traditionally used as a diminutive form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic name Te'oma, meaning '"twin"' Popular throughout the 20th century, particularly in the Southern United States, Tommie has a friendly, approachable quality and is currently a Top 1000 option in England and Wales

Once used as a unisex name in the US, it has long been surpassed by the Tommy spelling, which many read as more masculine. Just 22 American boys were called Tommie in a recent year, for example, while Tommy given to 358, making it 16 times more popular.

Notable Tommies have included athlete Tommie Smith, remembered for his Black Power salute with John Carlos on the podium at the 1968 Olympics, along with footballer Tommie Harris and philosopher Tommie Shelby.