What does the name Timothy mean?

The first name Timothy means “honoring god”.

Where does the name Timothy come from?

Timothy has its roots in Greek.

Is Timothy a girls' or boys' name?

Timothy is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

How popular is Timothy?

Timothy is a fairly common first name.

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Timothy

“honoring god”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 78 of 100Popular
Nicknames: Tim
Famous bearers: Timothy Dalton Timothy Leary Timothy Hutton Timothy Spall Timothy Olyphant Timothy Snyder Timothy McVeigh Timothy Weah Timothy Castagne Timothy Garton Ash

About the name Timothy

Timothy is a masculine first name meaning “honoring god”, with roots in Greek. The name has 3 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Tim.

Frequently asked about Timothy

What does the name Timothy mean?: The first name Timothy means “honoring god”.
Where does the name Timothy come from?: Timothy has its roots in Greek.
Is Timothy a girls' or boys' name?: Timothy is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Timothy?: Timothy is a fairly common first name.

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