Thoughts on Thomas/Tom?

[HerculesM]

What do you think of this name? Is it too popular? Too boring? Or classic and lovely?

Well when I got to uni (in 2000) it seemed all the men were called either Tom or Dave but now I think about it I dont know any children called Tom. It's a good solid name imo.

Another biased opinion here too . It's a lovely name. I haven't yet met a Thomas that I didn't like.

As a teacher I would never use it. I teach so many Toms. Plus I would say most of DH's friends are also called Tom. I'm amazed at people who don't think it's that popular - I must live in a very Tom heavy area!

There are 3 Toms in my ds's class. The always need to add a surname initial (and 2 share same surname initial!). Tom, Harry and Oliver are by far the most common names around here!

We are front running with Thomas for a boy! Quite like it being shortened to Thom 😊

Love it. Strong handsome name. We didn't use it but used similar names

My DS is Thomas, it really suits him. I'm sure he'll be a 'Tom' when he's older but he's always Thomas at the moment. Only had good comments about his name and don't come across many despite its popularity (he's nearly 2).

Every fourth male seems to be called Thomas or Tom. I think it’s boring and completely overused.

Fab name, I have a Thomas

At home he always gets his family nickname which is far too outing and nothing to do with his actual name. He gets Tom at school which sounds bizarre to me, at parents evening it's as if the teachers are talking about someone else.

Although when we chose the name I loved either Thomas or Tom and helpfully he'll answer to most things

I love it.

I think I would like it but there was a Tom when I was at school who was just so awful I can't get past it.

I know 3 Thomas/Tom's under 2 though

I was coming to say that it seems really popular. Of 22 Cubs, we ha e 6 Thomases, who go variously by Thomas, Tom and Thom. That might be local quirk of 8-10year old boys though.

I think it's ok, bit dull but ok.
I've run into a few of them while teaching too, it isn't that rare.

I know six Toms aged from 4 down (am in the CI). One was born two days ago

Personally for me, it’s “nice enough”, it’s not faddy, is well known, but it’s not a name I can get overly excited about.

But you shouldn’t listen to me as my favourite boy’s name is Seth which seems to be fairly disliked here

Love it.

Thomas is a nice name x

My 5 y o is Thomas
Ds1 chose his name !

I have a Thomas, named for my grandfather. He was Tommy or T as a small boy, he's now Tom to everyone. He is one of 3 friends who are all called Tom H - even though one of them has the same surname spelled slightly differently, it's never been a problem.

My only grandson is called Tom, and it's Tom, not Thomas, on his birth cert. I was thrilled when my DS and DIL chose it, without any suggestion from us. My father, brother and nephew all have the name too so you COULD say it's a family name! My grandson will never have to spell either his first name or surname thankfully!!

We decided on Tom as we have quite a long Irish surname which people always misspell. Not only do both names work well together but he's not got a longer or unusual first name which would maybe need spelling out too. His younger brother also has a three letter name.

My Thomas insisted on being a Tom when he was 5, teacher had to ask if we minded them changing his name on peg etc. I wanted Tomas but thought everyone would think he couldnt spell etc

Love it 💕

I’d never use it because so many men of my generation (born mid-80s) are called Tom. So I find it a bit boring and wonder if my son’s contemporaries would think of it as a “Dad name”.

It is a classic though so if you don’t know many adults or children called Tom/Thomas, why not.

Lovely name ❤️

My DS is Thomas, there were no other Thomas’ at his primary school (13 now) but a few at high school. We always call him Thomas, but find his class mates & teachers call him Tom. He will always be Thomas to me, but I like Tom too but can’t stand Tommy!