Thames
tame-z
Origin:British
Meaning:Darkness; Melt; Flow; River in London
Thames is a masculine name of English origin that truly flows with charm and power. It’s believed to come from the Welsh Tafwys and Celtic word *temeslos, meaning “dark” or “darkness.” This can hold plenty of meanings for baby, from celebrating their dark features to helping them embrace their love for the spooky and macabre. Thames may also have links to the pre-Celtic root *tā-, meaning “melt” or “flow,” reminding baby that they melt your heart every day. For an extra touch, this moniker can also refer to the River Thames, which runs through London, England, and empties into the North Sea. With a name like this, your little one will know that they have all the potential to, as the Brits say, set the Thames on fire.
How Popular Is The Name Thames?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1931
#4271
in 1931
No comparison data from 1930
Sources
Ancestry, Thames Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Thames
Cambridge Dictionary, set the Thames on fire, idiom, UK
WordSense Dictionary, Thames
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