Tommy

Meaning

Name

1. A diminutive of the male given name Thomas.
2. A diminutive of the female given name Thomasina.

Noun

1. (colloquial) Ellipsis of Tommy Atkins; a typical private in the British army; a British soldier.
2. Any common soldier; a member of the rank and file.
3. A lesbian.

Synonyms

Tom

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɑmi/

Etymology

From Tom + -y.