Tom

Tom is a masculine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Thomas. The given name Thomas originates from the Aramaic Ta'oma' meaning 'twin,' with the form Thomas becoming established in the Greek and Latin traditions and entering Christian usage via the Apostle Thomas.

In English-speaking countries, Tom has been widely used since the Middle Ages and remains common today. It is often used as a familiar form of Thomas but can be a standalone given name. Variants and related names include Tommy, Tomas, Tomás, Tomaso, and Thomas.

Notable people named Tom include actors Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise; athletes Tom Brady and Tom Watson; musicians Tom Jones and Tom Petty; designer Tom Ford.

Fictional characters named Tom include Tom Sawyer from Mark Twain's novel, Tom Riddle from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Tom Cat from the cartoon Tom and Jerry, and Tom Bombadil from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

The name has a long history in Western naming conventions and remains common across many cultures.