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Tommy

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How to Pronounce Tommy

Pronounced TOM-ee /ˈtɑm.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Thomas/Thomasina — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A twin: Tommy pets Thomas/Thomasina — 'a twin'. Friendly and tomboy-sweet; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumAramaic
MeaningPet form of Thomas/Thomasina — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5120 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,907

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196918952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tommy is a pet form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin' (the apostle Thomas) — or its feminine Thomasina. A friendly, tomboy-sweet name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-twin at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Thomas means 'a twin' (Aramaic Te'oma) — Tommy is its friendly pet form, predominantly a boys' name but occasionally a girls' tomboy nickname (which we flag).
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Thomas — root etymology

Variations

TommiTommieThomasina

Nicknames

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If you like Tommy…

Tommi— a fellow spelling
Tommie— a companion spelling
Frankie— another vintage unisex name
Martha— another Aramaic name
Mary— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tommy mean?

Tommy pets Thomas/Thomasina — Aramaic 'a twin'.

How do you pronounce Tommy?

It's said TOM-ee /ˈtɑm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tommy a boy or girl name?

Tommy is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Tommy?

Tommy is rare for girls in the U.S.

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