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At a Glance
- Meaning
- 'honoring God' (from Greek 'honor' + 'god')
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TIM-uh-thee
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
TIM-uh-theeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Timothy mean?
‘honoring God’ (from Greek ‘honor’ + ‘god’). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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