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It is uncertain if the River Thames is named after anyone. Before the Romans arrived, it was known as the 'Tems'. The Romans gave it the Latin version 'Tamesis'. Several names have appeared since that time. In Anglo-Saxon times, the name 'Tamyse' was popular. Nevertheless, it has been known as 'Thames' since c.1600.
ADDED: British rivers are not named after people; in fact I think this is normal world-wide. If you can trace the etymology you usually find exotic-sounding geographical names were originally very mundane words just identifying bits of local geography. For example, there are three separate River Avons in England - and 'avon' means.... 'river'.
I read something once, in an American geology web-site, that seemed to suggest "Mississippi" means "Big Muddy River". Loses a bit in translation, doesn't it?
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Who was the Thames River named after?
Nobody. The origin of the name is thought to be from Celtic word for river: "tamesas".
What river is in London?
That would be the River Thames.
What famous river in England which London is located?
The River Thames is the major river through London, cutting right through the middle of the city. There are many other rivers in London, such as the River Lee (or Lea) and the River Brent.
What name the famous river in London?
The river Thames (pronounced temz)
What river runs through the city of london?
Thames
What river is the capital of Great Britain situated?
London is situated on the River Thames (pronounced 'temz'.
How pronounce river thames?
Thames River
What is the name of the river that runs through the capital of England?
The Thames flows through London.
What is the confluence of the river thames?
The River Thames has multiple confluences. One such is the confluence of the River Thames and the River Darent at Dartford.
On which river is the tower of london?
The river Thames.
Where in the world is the river Thames?
The river Thames is in England.
What river flows by the house of parliament?
River Thames.
