Tommen

Tommen is a masculine given name that is commonly used in Dutch-speaking regions as a variant of Thomas. It remains relatively rare in many English-speaking countries, where forms such as Tom or Tommy are more common. The name is associated with the wider family of names derived from Thomas, which ultimately traces back to a Aramaic word meaning “twin.”

Etymology and usage details: Tommen is linked to the name Thomas, sharing the same roots in the tradition of Christian given names. In Dutch and Flemish contexts, Tommen can appear as an independent given name rather than merely as a nickname. Its usage tends to be limited compared with more widespread forms, and it is most frequently found in Belgium and the Netherlands.

In popular culture, the name is best known for Tommen Baratheon, a central character in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and the HBO television adaptation Game of Thrones. Tommen is introduced as the young king who succeeds Joffrey Baratheon. His reign unfolds amid intense political pressure, familial influence from his mother Cersei Lannister, and the broader conflicts of the realm. The character’s arc culminates in his suicide following the destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor, an event that profoundly affects the remaining line of succession and the state of the kingdom in the narrative.

See also: Thomas, Tom, Tommy, variants of the name.