A shortened form or variant spelling of the name Thomas, used as both a nickname and formal given name. Notable bearer includes Thom Yorke of Radiohead.
Derived from Thomas, which comes from Aramaic 'Te'oma' meaning 'twin.' The 'h' in 'Thom' reflects the original Greek spelling 'Thomas' and distinguishes it from the more common nickname 'Tom.'
The name Thom with an 'h' is often chosen by parents who want a classic name with a distinctive spelling. Thom Yorke chose to keep this spelling professionally because it was already on his birth certificate, making him one of the most famous bearers of this variant.
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