Tommy

Boy's name

Tommy is a diminutive form of the name Thomas, which is of Aramaic origin meaning "twin."

Meaning Twin
Origin Aramaic
U.S. births in 2023 358
Peak year 1947

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Tommy Lee Jones - Actor known for "The Fugitive" and "Men in Black."
  • Tommy Hilfiger - Fashion designer known for his clothing brand.
  • Tommy Chong - Comedian and actor from "Cheech and Chong."
  • Tommy Lasorda - Hall of Fame baseball manager for the Dodgers.
  • Tommy Dorsey - Jazz trombonist and bandleader from the Big Band era.
  • Tommy Fleetwood - Professional golfer from England.
  • Tommy Dreamer - Professional wrestler known for ECW and WWE.
  • Tommy Morrison - Boxer and actor known for "Rocky V."
  • Tommy Shaw - Guitarist and singer for the band Styx.
  • Tommy Mottola - Music executive and former chairman of Sony Music.

Brothers for Tommy

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Sisters for Tommy

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Name Variants

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