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Tommy

/ˈtɑmi/ · name

Meaning

  1. A lesbian.
  2. A diminutive of the female given name Thomasina.
  3. Ellipsis of Tommy Atkins, a typical private in the British army; a British soldier.
  4. Any common soldier; a member of the rank and file.
  5. Ellipsis of tommy boy.
  6. A diminutive of the male given name Thomas.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Aramaic תאמא Aramaic תאומאbor. Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς (Thōmâs)bor. Latin Thōmāsbor. Middle English Thomas Middle English Thomme English Tom Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English Tommy From Tom + -y.

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