Thomas

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In the New Testament, Thomas was the apostle who doubted the resurrection of Jesus which coined the saying, "doubting Thomas." Popularized by St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, during the 12th century. Led to several common surnames. Has ranked among the top 40 for over 125 years. Tom is a common shortened form, also used independently. , Twin

Popularity: Boys Ranked #62 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Greek
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Variations: Tamsin +; Thomasina +; Thomasine +; Tomina +; + Add a Variation
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Famous Thomass: Tom Hanks (actor); Thomas Stearns "T.S." Eliot (poet); Saint Thomas Aquinas (theologian); Thomas Jefferson (U.S. president); Tom Cruise (actor); Thomas Woodrow Wilson (U.S. president); Tom Clancy (author); Tom Selleck (actor); Tom Petty (musician); Thomas Edison (inventor); + Add a Famous Thomas
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