Timber

At a Glance

Meaning

Wood cut for building; lumber

Origin

Old English (word/nature name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

TIM-berListen

Timber is an Old English word-name that means wood cut for building, or lumber. It's pronounced TIM-ber, and it comes straight from the nature and materials vocabulary, so it's an easy name to say and spell and its meaning is plain to anyone who hears it.

Meaning & Origin of Timber

Meaning: Wood cut for building; lumber.

Origin: Old English (word/nature name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Timber

Popularity of Timber

Timber has been a rare pick: it peaked at #2257 in 2015 with 84 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #3258 with 37 babies, so you're unlikely to meet many others with the name.

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FAQ

What does the name Timber mean?

Wood cut for building; lumber. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Timber?

Timber is pronounced TIM-ber (IPA: /ˈtɪm.bər/).

Is Timber a popular name right now?

Timber peaked at #2257 in 2015 and is ranked #3258 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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