Thomas
Local Origin: English
(also
used in
From the Aramaic word te’oma meaning Twin
~~ Similar Names ~~
Tam, Thom, Thomason,
Thomson, Thompson, Tom, Tomas, Tommy
~~ Personality ~~
Courageous and hard
working, Thomas is ahead of his time.
~~ Relationships ~~
Always loyal, Thomas
makes a great friend.
~~ Emotions ~~
Strongly independent,
Thomas strives to be the best in everything he does.
Failure to succeed can lead to moodiness.
~~ Leisure ~~
Curious & Methodical,
Thomas treasures his quiet time.
~~ Public Perception ~~
Thomas is perceived as
an educated, quiet business man.
~~ Popularity ~~
Always near the top of
the list for male names, Thomas
ranked #10 in a 1990 U.S. Census.
Over the last 10 years,
the name Thomas, as with other traditional
names has slipped slightly in popularity, though is still strongly
within the top 25 of babies being born in the
~~ Biblical References
~~
Thomas was one of the
12 apostles often referred to as “doubting Thomas”
Thomas is referred to ironically 12 times in the King James Bible.
Matthew
10:3, Mark
John 20:24, John 20:26, John 20:27, John 20:28, John 20:29
John 21:2, Acts 1:13
~~ Occupation ~~
Occupations suiting
Thomas would include the following:
accountant, business man(owner/executive),
diplomat, lawyer, librarian, musician
~~ Leisure ~~
Curious & Methodical,
Thomas treasures his quiet time.