Tommy
Pronunciation: TAH-mee (key)
Origin of the name Thomas:
Derived from the Aramaic tē’ōma (a twin). The name is borne in the Bible by an apostle who doubted the resurrection of Christ. It is from him that the label "Doubting Thomas" came. Var: Thomass, Tomas. Short: Thom, Tom. Pet: Tommy.
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Global Popularity of the Name Tommy
- #63 in Canada (Quebec)
- #239 in Norway
- #249 in Scotland
- #516 in United States
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