Timothy

At a Glance: Name: Timothy – Meaning: 'honoring God' (from Greek 'honor' + 'god') – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TIM-uh-thee

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Timothy comes from Ancient Greek, where it means 'honoring God,' joining the Greek words for 'honor' and 'god.' It's pronounced TIM-uh-thee, and it has the kind of timeless, classic feel that's stayed familiar across generations.

Meaning & Origin of Timothy

Meaning: 'honoring god' (from greek 'honor' + 'god').

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Timothy

Phonetic: TIM-uh-thee   IPA: /ˈtɪməθi/

Popularity of Timothy

Timothy hit its peak in 1960, ranking #11 with 30,485 boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #208, with 1,708 boys named Timothy.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Timothy mean?

‘honoring god’ (from greek ‘honor’ + ‘god’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Timothy)

How do you pronounce Timothy?

Timothy is pronounced TIM-uh-thee (IPA: /ˈtɪməθi/).

Is Timothy a popular name right now?

Timothy peaked at #11 in 1960 and is ranked #208 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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