Atom Name Meaning & Origin
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- Comments and insights on the name Atom
The name atom comes from the Greek, which means uncuttable, or indivisible, something that cannot be divided further. (this was naturally before they split the atom)
- Personal experiences with the name Atom
My son proudly explains that his name is spelled "A-t-o-m" whenever people ask him his name. He is 7 years old and very proud of his cool name.
- Nicknames for Atom
Tom Tom
- Meanings and history of the name Atom
Atom is the Hebrew spelling of Adam
The word atom was first coined by Ancient Greek philosophers
- Famous real-life people named Atom
Film director Atom Egoyan - born in Cairo to Armenian parents, raised in Canada.
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Atom and His Package (musician)
The Children of Atom are featured in the video games Fallout 3 & Fallout 4