Thames
Pronunciation: [ t-EHMZ ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,485
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Irish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Thames
Thames is a boy name .
Thames is currently ranked #42,485 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thames include Tha, Tham, Thamy, Thamie, Thy, Thie, and Thakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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