Tommes

The name Tommes represents an old Dutch and Limburgian variant of the name Thomas. Translated into German, it means 'the twin'.

What does the name Tommes mean?

Tommes is an old Dutch and Limburgian form of the name Thomas and translates to 'the twin'. The origin of the name lies in the Old Aramaic word te'oma (תאומא), which also means 'the twin'. Since the Middle Ages, the name has spread worldwide due to the veneration of the apostle Thomas, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Other variants include Thommes, Tomaso, Tom, Tomy, Tommy, and Tommi.

Where does the name Tommes come from?

Tommes is a masculine first name with Old Aramaic origins and means 'the twin'. The Old Aramaic word te'oma consists of 'the twin'. The name is common in the languages German, Limburgian, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Tommes?

Tommes is pronounced like 'Tomas', with a soft 'm' at the end.

When is the name day of Tommes?

The name day of Tommes is celebrated on several days, including January 11, January 28, March 21, May 3, June 22, July 3, October 6, December 21, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Tommes is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009 at 1,979th. In the last ten years, Tommes has been given as a first name about 30 times, which placed it 4,458th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,270th. There are also rankings for Tommes in various countries internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Pommes / Tommy

Similar first names

Thommes