Thom

The first name Thom is an English short form of the biblical name Thomas, which originates from ancient times. Translated, it means something like 'the one born at the same time' or 'the twin'.

What does the name Thom mean?

Thom is an English short form of the biblical name Thomas, which literally means 'the one born at the same time' or 'the twin'. The name has its roots in Old Aramaic and derives from the Aramaic word te'oma (תאומא), which means 'the twin'. In the Middle Ages, Thom became known through the veneration of the holy apostle Thomas. There are various variants such as Thome, Thommes, Thomson, Thommy, and Thomaz. Other adaptations include Tom, Toma, Tomas, Tomasz, Tomaso, Tomasso, Tomaz, Tomi, Tomic, Tomislaw, Tomislav, Tome, Tomek, Tomos, Tomy, Tommaso, Tommi, Tommie, Tommy, Toms, Toomas, Tuomas, Tumasch, Tamas, Tamati, Tamhas, and Maas.

Where does the name Thom come from?

The name Thom has its origins in Old Aramaic and means 'the twin'. The Old Aramaic word te'oma stands for 'the twin'. It is used in the English and Dutch languages.

How do you pronounce Thom?

The pronunciation of the name Thom is monosyllabic and concise. The word 'Thom' is pronounced as [tɔm], with the dark vowel providing a full and calm sound base that conveys stability. The ending of the name remains clear and closed, making it appear compact. Thom thus seems simple and powerful, reduced and with a concentrated, steadfast presence.

When is the name day of Thom?

Thom's name day is celebrated on various days: January 11, January 28, March 21, May 3, June 22, July 3, October 6, December 21, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Thom is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,204th. In the last ten years, Thom has been given as a first name less than 10 times, resulting in a 7,203rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Thomi

Famous people

• Thom Andersen (American film scholar)
• Thom Barron (actor and model)
• Thom Barry (American actor)
• Thom Beers (television producer)
• Thom Bierdz (American actor)
• Thom Bray (American actor)
• Thom Browne (fashion designer)
• Thom Christopher (American actor)
• Thom Cox (actor)
• Thom Eberhardt (film director from the USA)
• Thom Fitzgerald (theater director)
• Thom Gossom (actor from the USA)
• Thom Hoffman (Dutch actor)
• Thom Luz (Swiss musician)
• Thom Mathews (American actor)
• Thom Mayne (American architect)
• Thom McGinty (Irish actor)
• Thom Pinto (voice actor)
• Thom Yorke (singer of the band Radiohead)