Timothy is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Honoring God; Timothy was a beloved disciple of Paul and a leader in the early church..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Tim, Timmy. As of 2023, Timothy ranks #211 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #188 in 2019.
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TIM-ə-thee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #211 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Timothy means “Honoring God; Timothy was a beloved disciple of Paul and a leader in the early church..” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Timothy is pronounced TIM-ə-thee.
Timothy is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Timothy currently ranks #211 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Timothy include Tim, Timmy.
Middle names that pair well with Timothy include Timothy Paul, Timothy Isaac, Timothy Samuel.
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