Tommy name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Aramaic and Hebrew
Usage: English, Hebrew, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: t(om)-my
Meaning: Twin, Form of Thomas and Gemini
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What does Tommy mean?

Tommy means Twin, Form of Thomas or Gemini is used commonly in Norwegian, Hebrew, Greenlandic, Finnish, Danish, Swedish and English aimed at both genders is originated from Hebrew and Aramaic. Tommy is a shortened form of Thom.

Thom is a short form of Thomas. Commonly Accepted and Evergreen Thom has its origin in Aramaic, Thom means "Twin".. Tommy is equivalent of Thomas in English language. The name is celebrated on July 3rd or January 28th.

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How do I pronounce Tommy?

Two syllabled Tommy is most commonly pronounced as t(om)-my. The other ways to say the name is taw-mee.

Variants of Tommy

Tomi, Tomas, Tómi, Tommylee, Thomas, Lee, Maso, Thomasjames, Tomea, Tomey, Toma, Thom, Lea, Aaronlee, Leeanthony, Hadley, Huxley, Li, Raleigh, Ripley, Yardley, James

Names that rhyme with Tommy

How popular is the name Tommy?

Tommy was a popular name in United States. Over 178919 babies have been named Tommy since 1880. At its zenith in 1944, it ranked 70th when 4592 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 239 years but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 21 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales having over 14735 recievers in 24 years of usage.

Presently peaking at the charts, it ranked 50th when 1299 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times

Tommy was a common name in Ireland.

Over 1381 babies have been named Tommy since 1980. When at its peak in 2019,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 37 years. Also, Tommy was a common name in France.

Over 5485 babies have been named Tommy since 1957. When at the peak of its usage in 1989,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 54 years. Tommy is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 400 names.

Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 398 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Tommy. There are over 131 babies that have been given the name Tommy in Netherlands.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 256 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Tommy.

There are over 606 babies that have been given the name Tommy in Belgium.

But Tommy is a popular baby name in Sierra Leone where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Indonesia, Sweden, Puerto Rico, Norway, Denmark, Philippines, Canada, Malaysia and England.

At least, 380000 people globally have carried Tommy as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018727326
2017707344
2016753320
2015705352
2014722333
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Tommy in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands2352184923
Finland271223450

What numerology tells about Tommy?

You are a born artist even if you won't admit it. You are a person of many talents. Letter T as your cornerstone reveals your kind attitude, tolerance, and patience around people who don't deserve your time. You like to explore your options about everything. You sleep a lot because it's your way of escaping reality. Your kindness is your only flaw. Don't forget to emind yourself of your life success, when facing hard times.

Go through the following names similar to Tommy

  •  Jon - Acclaimed and Venerable unisex name Jon has its origin in Hebrew which is used predominantly in English and Norwegian languages, meaning of Jon is "The Lord is Gracious or Abbreviation of Jonathan". In 2007, popular Jon was the 492nd most popular name on baby boy chart in United States
  •  Maria - Largely used in Greek, Kannada and Latin loved, soaring and long standing, Maria is used as a gender insensitive name. Its origin is in Hebrew, meaning of Maria is "Sorrowful, Wished for Child or One of the Wives of the Prophet Muhammad"
  •  Thomas - Used in Norwegian and German persistent and prevalent, Thomas is used as a gender-neutral name, Thomas means "Twin or Gemini" came from Aramaic and Hebrew
  •  Jim - Unfading and Trendy Jim is used principally in Finnish, Dutch and Norwegian, Jim means "One who Supplants, Holder of Heels or Holder of the Heel" and originated from Hebrew is given to both sexes
  •  Roger - Eminent and Enduring Rogers origin is Germanic and Old High German is predominantly used in Swedish, French and Low German, meaning of Roger is "Famous with the Spear, Famous Warrior or Glory or Launches" is aimed at both sexes
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Famous people named Tommy

  • Tommy Funebo, took over
  • Tommy Turrentine, Thomas Walter Turrentine, Jr
  • Tommy Windich, Indigenous Australian member of a number of exploring expeditions in Western Australia
  • Tommy Head, Tennessee Democratic politician and a former member of that state's House of Representatives
  • Tommy Lycén, Swedish football midfielder
  • Tommy Jarrell, American fiddler, banjo player
  • Tommy Shepard, American trombonist
  • Tommy Smith, radio DJ in Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Tommy Schleh, Eurodance DJ and member of the band Masterboy
  • Tommy Lowne, member of the Amateur Boxing Association and represented England on many occasions
  • Tommy Walker, American producer of live entertainment events
  • Tommy Wonder,
  • Tommy George, Tommy George Sr
  • Tommy Enthoven, English first-class cricketer
  • Tommy Henderson, Independent unionist politician
  • Tommy Nuñez, founder of the Tommy Núñez foundation and a former NBA referee
  • Tommy Kilby, Tennessee politician and a former member of the Tennessee Senate for the 12th district, which encompasses Campbell, Fentress, Morgan
  • Tommy Tenney, American preacher and author
  • Tommy Brunner, Austrian big mountain snowboarding legend
  • Tommy Kafri, retired Hungarian-Israeli sprinter
  • Tommy Coyne, former football player and manager
  • Tommy Pallotta, American film director and producer
  • Tommy Bartlett, American showman and entertainment mogul
  • Tommy Van Scoy, owner of a chain of diamond jewelry stores along
  • Tommy Woodcock, Aaron Treve Woodcock Jr
  • Tommy Limby, Swedish cross-country skier
  • Tommy Griffin, former Irish Gaelic football player for Kerry and current player with An Daingean
  • Tommy Lucas, English footballer
  • Tommy Ternemar, Swedish social democratic politician
  • Tommy Waidelich, Swedish former social democratic politician
  • Tommy Law, Scottish footballer
  • Tommy Green, British racewalker
  • Tommy Gómez, Thomas 'Tommy' Eugene Gómez, Jr
  • Tommy Hayden, American professional motorcycle racer and oldest brother to racers Nicky and Roger Lee
  • Tommy O'Haver, American film director and screenwriter
  • Tommy Carr, former inter-county Gaelic football player for Dublin
  • Tommy Jones, American professional bowler currently on the PBA Tour
  • Tommy Peoples, Irish fiddler
  • Tommy Valando, Broadway producer and owner of a New York City music publishing company
  • Tommy Comerford,
  • Tommy Hynds, Scottish footballer
  • Tommy Hensley, American football official
  • Tommy Manotoc, Tomas "Tommy" L. Manotoc, Sr
  • Tommy Hancock, is widely regarded as the godfather of West Texas music
  • Tommy McKearney, former volunteer
  • Tommy Dowd, former Gaelic footballer for the Meath in Ireland
  • Tommy Tighe, sports radio broadcaster
  • Tommy McGuinness, former inter-county Irish Gaelic footballer for County Meath
  • Tommy Conroy, former Gaelic football player for Dublin
  • Tommy Lodge, English first-class cricketer
  • Tommy Brunswick in Mr. Jingles as Producer
  • Tommy Buson in Cry Freedom as Actor
  • Tommy Cottonaro in The Wizard of Oz as Actor
  • Tommy Leonetti in Massacre at Central High as Music Department
  • Tommy Dalton in Scents and Sensibility as Music Department
  • Tommy Chauvin in Big Head Bites It as
  • Tommy Farra in The Wrestler as Actor
  • Tommy Cresswell in Cast Away as Actor
  • Tommy Pistol is the artistic name of an actor and film director for adults and a cook.
  • Tommy Lee Jones in movie No Country for Old Men as Actor
  • In 1981 comedy, crime movie, Nice Dreams, Tommy Chong portrayed Chong.
  • In 1981 drama flick, Karma, Tommy Abuel portrayed Alfredo.
  • Tommy Bond, from 1948 sci-fi movie Superman, who characterized Jimmy Olsen.
  • In 1982 drama movie, Forty Deuce, Tommy Citera portrayed Crank.
  • In 1930, Tommy Clifford played the role of Tad in drama and music movie Song o' My Heart.
  • Tommy Conlon played critical role of Arthur Simpson in 1932 adventure and drama film Young America.
  • In 1940 action and adventure movie, Adventures of Red Ryder, Tommy Cook played Little Beaver.
  • Tommy Dix, from 1943 comedy, musical movie Best Foot Forward, who portrayed the Bud Hooper.
  • Tommy Dysart characterized the significant role of Mountain Man in 1982 adventure and drama flick The Man from Snowy River.
  • Tommy Fallin played the small role of Bubbles in 1995 movie Purple Dragon Dinosaur.
  • Tommy Giavocchini played the important role of Lou 'Diamond' Bossonova in 2005 comedy film Interviewing Norman.
  • Tommy Givogre played main character of N in 1988 movie Quelli del casco.
  • Tommy Holden portrayed the central role of Dr. Paul Ner De Nude and Angus L. Farnsworth in 1961 comedy film Magic Spectacles.
  • In 1990, Tommy Karlsen portrayed the role of Proffen in action and crime flick Døden på Oslo S.
  • In 1938 adventure and drama movie, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tommy Kelly portrayed Tom Sawyer.
  • Tommy Ryan portrayed the main character of Tommy Higgins in 1939 comedy flick Money to Burn.
  • Tommy Morrissey, from 1916 drama movie Human Cargoes, who characterized John Madden.
  • Tommy Morton, from 1953 music, romance film Main Street to Broadway, who played the The Playwright - Tony Monaco.
  • In 1965, Tommy Muñiz portrayed the role of Benjamín Martínez in comedy flick La criada malcriada.
  • In 1964, Tommy Noonan characterized the role of Tom in comedy movie 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt.
  • In 1974 action, drama movie, The Black Connection, Tommy Moe Raft characterized Don Juliano.
  • Tommy Rettig portrayed pivotal character of Mark Calder in 1954 action and adventure movie River of No Return.
  • Tommy Steele played important role of Troy In sci-fi film Junkers.
  • Tommy Trinder, from 1940 comedy flick She Couldn't Say No, who characterized Dugsie Gibbs.
  • In 2007 crime movie, Assassins' Reunion, Tommy Dallace portrayed Handsome Jackson Morelli.
  • In 1991 horror movie, New York Vampire, Tommy Sweeney portrayed Scott Kelly.
  • In 2005 horror, thriller flick, Neighborhood Watch, Tommy Callahan characterized Naked Homeless Man.
  • Tommy Kiernan, from 1920 documentary, western movie Frontier Days, who portrayed the N.
  • In 2015 comedy film, Bad Roomies, Tommy Savas portrayed Raymond.
  • In 2017 comedy and drama flick, Best F(r)iends: Volume 1, Tommy Wiseau portrayed Harvey Lewis.

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