Find out how popular the first name Tomica has been for the last 20 years (from 1974 to 1993) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tomica by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Tomica is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1993, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tomica.

The history of the first name Tomica

The name Tomica has its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically in the Serbian and Croatian tongues. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, deriving from the Slavic word "toma," which means "twin." This etymology suggests a connection to the biblical figure Thomas the Apostle, whose name translates to "twin" in Aramaic.

In the early medieval period, the name Tomica gained popularity across the Balkan region, particularly among the Serbs and Croats. It was often bestowed upon children born as twins or in close succession to another sibling, symbolizing the close bond they shared from birth.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tomica can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the 11th and 12th centuries. One notable example is the "Miroslav Gospel," a lavishly illustrated medieval manuscript from the late 12th century, which mentions a scribe named Tomica who contributed to its creation.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Tomica. One of the earliest was Tomica Ohmućević (c. 1420-1468), a Croatian nobleman and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans during the 15th century.

Another prominent figure was Tomica Tomić (c. 1575-1630), a Serbian Orthodox monk and writer who authored several religious texts and served as the Metropolitan Bishop of Dabar-Bosnia in the early 17th century.

In the 19th century, Tomica Bunjevac (1809-1888) was a Serbian writer, poet, and teacher who played a significant role in the cultural and literary revival of the Bunjevci people, an ethnic Serb community in modern-day Croatia and Hungary.

The name Tomica also gained recognition in the field of sports, with Tomica Petrović (1908-1986), a Serbian football player who represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia at the 1930 FIFA World Cup in Uruguay.

More recently, Tomica Milosavljević (1938-2017) was a renowned Serbian film director and screenwriter, best known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Večernja zvona" (Evening Bells) and "Čuvar plaže u zimskom periodu" (Beach Guard in Winter).

While the name Tomica has its roots in the Slavic cultures of the Balkans, its historical significance and enduring use have made it a part of the broader cultural heritage of the region, transcending linguistic and ethnic boundaries.

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