Thad
/θæd/noun
A masculine given name, usually a short form of Thaddeus.
Did you know?Thad is traditionally short for Thaddeus, the apostle whose identity is complicated by biblical traditions that sometimes merge him with Jude.
Etymological Timeline
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Aramaic
Taddai
“A personal name preserved in early Christian sources; its precise original meaning is uncertain.”
1st Century CE
Greek
Thaddaios
“The Greek form of the apostolic name Thaddeus.”
4th Century CE
Latin
Thaddaeus
“The Latin biblical form of the name.”
Medieval Period
English
Thaddeus
“The English personal name adopted through biblical and ecclesiastical tradition.”
Modern English
English
Thad
“A familiar shortened form of Thaddeus, used as a masculine given name.”