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The word comes from middle English, derived from the Celtic name 'Tamesas' recorded in Latin as Tamesis.

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The name "Thames" is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "Tamesas," meaning 'dark' or 'smooth.' The exact person who named the river is unknown, as the name likely evolved over time with the various populations who lived along its banks.

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11y ago

it is named after its roman name (tamesis)

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12y ago

It never was invented, the river has always been there since the Ice Age 450,000 years ago

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The name is recorded in Latin as Tamesis. In middle English as Tamese. Thought to translate as Dark River

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11y ago

There is an old English word 'Temese' which may be derived from a Celtic word 'Tamesas'. There is also evidence of a Roman name 'Temesubugus'

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14y ago

It is the name of the river

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14y ago

No Thames is not a lake it is a river.

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