All names A–Z
What does Tam mean?
Scottish: A diminutive of Thomas, meaning 'twin'.. Tam is often used as a nickname for Thomas, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'twin'.
Is Tam a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Tam in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Tam in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Tam suit?
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Tam Arrives at Check-In
As we lay here during nap time, I can’t help but wonder what Tam will be like. Will we have one pup to play with or have we just invited twice the fun in one little package?
Names similar to Tam
Adrie — A diminutive form of the name Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria'.Algie — Diminutive of 'Algernon', meaning 'with a mustache'.Ammie — A diminutive form of the name Amanda or Amelie.Andie — A diminutive form of the name Andrew or Andrea.Angie — Diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger'.Artie — Noble or courageousArvie — A diminutive form of the name Arvin.Audie — A diminutive form of the name Audrey or a standalone name meaning 'noble strength'.