Tommy

Tommy is a masculine given name widely used in English-speaking countries. It is most commonly a diminutive of Thomas, though it is also used as a given name in its own right. The form reflects traditional diminutive patterns such as Tom, Tommie, or Tom.

The given name Thomas derives from the Aramaic Ta'oma’ meaning "twin." As a standalone name, Tommy has been used across generations and can serve as both a casual form and a formal name, depending on context and culture.

Tommy has been especially common in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland, with peak usage in the mid-20th century. It remains in use today, often as a nickname or as a formal given name in some families.

Notable people named Tommy include designer Tommy Hilfiger, actor Tommy Lee Jones, actor and comedian Tommy Chong, and comedian Tommy Smothers.

In fiction, Tommy is the title character of The Who's 1969 rock opera Tommy. Other fictional Tommys include Tommy Oliver, a long-running character in the Power Rangers series.

The Tommy gun is the nickname for the Thompson submachine gun, named after designer John T. Thompson.