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First name Tom - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Boys name

Origin

english

Nameday

Meaning

Tom is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived as a short form of Thomas, meaning "twin." It also exists in the variant Thom. Additionally, Tom appears as a Hebrew masculine given name associated with the ideas of innocence and purity. The name is widely recognized thanks to famous figures such as actor Tom Hanks, musician Tom Petty, and actor Tom Cruise.

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