Meaning and Origin of the Name Twm

The name Twm is a Welsh short form of Tomos. The meaning of Twm in English is Thomas, who was a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Popularity

The name Twm has been in use in Wales for centuries. It was particularly popular in the 16th and 17th centuries and was borne by a number of notable figures, including Twm Siôn Cati, a semi-legendary rogue, and Twm o’r Nant, a poet.

In recent years, the name Twm has seen a resurgence in popularity. In 2022, it was the 101st most popular name for boys in Wales.

Famous People with the Name

Over the years, famous people have had this name dating from the 1700s. Twm o’r Nant was a poet and dramatist who lived between 1739 and 1810. It was a short form from the Welsh language of Thomas Edwards, also called Tom of Dingle. Twm o’r Nant was known for his many short plays or interludes.

Twm Siôn Cati is a part of Welsh mythology, tales about him dictate that he was born in 1530 around Tregaron. His mother, Cati Jones, gave him the name Thomas which in the Welsh language stands for Twm. In Wales, it was common for children to be nicknamed after their moms hence the name Twm Siôn Cati.

Twm Morys is a musician and poet born in 1961. He has studied the Welsh language at his A levels and is a graduate of the University of Wales in Celtic Studies. Twm Morys has worked as a researcher, lecturer, and writer for television and radio.

Variations

The name Twm has a number of variations in other languages, including:

• Tom (English)
• Thomas (Latin)
• Tomas (Spanish)
• Tommaso (Italian)
• Thomas (German)
• Toomas (Estonian)
• Tomáš (Czech)
• Tomek (Polish)
• Tomaš (Croatian)
• Tomislav (Serbian)

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