Dylan-Thomas
Welsh-Aramaic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Dylan-Thomas
Dylan derives from Welsh mythology, meaning "son of the sea" from the elements "dy" (to) and "llanw" (tide/flow), while Thomas comes from the Aramaic "Toma," meaning "twin." Dylan-Thomas as a hyphenated given name is primarily associated with Welsh and English-speaking cultures, most notably through the renowned Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), whose literary prominence popularized the combination as a forename.
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Etymology
Dylan derives from Welsh mythology, meaning "son of the sea" from the elements "dy" (to) and "llanw" (tide/flow), while Thomas comes from the Aramaic "Toma," meaning "twin." Dylan-Thomas as a hyphenated given name is primarily associated with Welsh and English-speaking cultures, most notably through the renowned Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), whose literary prominence popularized the combination as a forename.
Dylan-Thomas currently ranks #4,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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