| Meaning | twin |
| Origin | Aramaic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Tommy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Tom-my |
About Tommy
There's something wonderfully warm about Tommy—it's the kind of name that makes people smile. Picture a little boy with endless energy and curiosity, and Tommy just fits. This name has been beloved for generations, carrying with it a sense of friendliness and approachability that never goes out of style. Tommy feels like sunshine, like laughter on a playground, like the kind of kid everyone wants to be friends with. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its timeless charm and the way it grows with a child, remaining suitable from toddlerhood through adulthood. The name strikes a perfect balance between playful and respectable, working equally well for a child and a professional adult. Tommy has a natural, unpretentious quality that puts people at ease. It's familiar without being boring, classic without being stuffy. For families who value warmth, authenticity, and a name that feels like home, Tommy delivers all of that and more with effortless grace.
Nicknames for Tommy
| Tom |
| Tommo |
Famous People Named Tommy
| Tommy Lee Jones | American actor and film director |
| Tommy Hilfiger | American fashion designer |
| Tommy Chong | Canadian-American comedian and actor |
| Tommy Dorfman | American actor |
| Tommy Fleetwood | English professional golfer |
| Tommy Haas | German former professional tennis player |
| Tommy John | American former baseball pitcher |
| Tommy Lasorda | American former baseball player and manager |
| Tommy Robredo | Spanish former professional tennis player |
| Tommy Shaw | American singer and guitarist of the band Styx |
| Tommy Steele | English entertainer and rock 'n' roll singer |
| Tommy Taylor | English footballer |
| Tommy Wiseau | American filmmaker and actor |
| Tommy Emmanuel | Australian guitarist and songwriter |
| Tommy Morrison | Scottish former footballer |
| Tommy Sugiarto | Indonesian badminton player |
| Tommy Banks | Canadian jazz pianist and composer |
| Tommy Dreamer | American professional wrestler |
Characters Named Tommy
| Tommy Pickles | "Rugrats" animated series |
| Tommy Shelby | "Peaky Blinders" TV series |
| Tommy Merlyn | "Arrow" TV series |
| Tommy Egan | "Power" TV series |
| Tommy Jarvis | "Friday the 13th" film series |
| Tommy Williams | "The Shawshank Redemption" film |
| Tommy Ryan | "Rocky" film series |
| Tommy Carcetti | "The Wire" TV series |
| Tommy Morgenstern | "The Mortal Instruments" book series |
| Tommy Caffee | "Brotherhood" TV series |
| Tommy Kinkle | "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" TV series |
| Tommy Oliver | "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie" - 1995 |
| Tommy DeVito | "Jersey Boys" musical/film - based on real person |
| Tommy Gormley | "Trainspotting" film |
| Tommy Angelo | "Mafia - The City of Lost Heaven" video game |
| Tommy Shepherd | "Avengers - The Children's Crusade" Marvel Comics |
| Tommy | "War Horse" play/film - based on the character in the book |