Thong
th(o)-ng
US Popularity:10557
Origin:Chinese
Other Origin(s):British, Vietnamese
Meaning:To draw a bow; Soup, hot water; In vain
If you want baby to always remember that they’re worth their weight in gold, the name Thong will be a helpful reminder. Thong is gender-neutral with ties to many different cultures and languages. It is often seen as a last name, and its meaning will differentiate based on the hanzi, or Chinese characters, that are used to spell it. Some of these possible meanings include “to draw a bow,” from the surname Zhang, and “soup,” “hot water,” or even possibly “in vain,” from Tang. Some sources also report that Thong means “gold,” although the origin of this is a little murky. With so many options to choose from, you can be sure that baby will have an abundant and interesting life. However, it is good to note that this name will have certain connotations in the English language: a thong is a strip of leather or hide, or a term for a type of underwear.
How Popular Is The Name Thong?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2006
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2006
No change
from 2002
Sources
Ancestry, Thong Family History
My China Roots, Thong Chinese Last Names Facts
Hamariweb, Thong Name Meaning
Online Etymology Dictionary, thong, March 2024
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