The nameTomy
Tomy is a nickname for Thomas, mostly given in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Aramaic
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Thomas, it comes from the Aramaic ta'oma, "twin".
Origin
Aramaic, through Thomas and the English Tommy.
History
Found since 1960, Tomy peaked around 2000 and is still given today, quietly.
Popularity of the name Tomy
Tomy in France
1084thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2001peak year (70 births)
2,030babies named Tomy in France since 1900
Tomy was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 590 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Tomy. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Tomy in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 51 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tomy mean?
Like Thomas, it comes from the Aramaic ta'oma, "twin".
What is the origin of the name Tomy?
Aramaic, through Thomas and the English Tommy.
Is Tomy a girl's or a boy's name?
Tomy is a boy's name.