Timothy: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: te-e-mo-hthe-e

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Popularity: 482

Origin: Greece

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 2 mins read

Region Origin: Europe

Meaning: God's honor

Timothy is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name "Timotheos," which means "honoring God". The name is composed of two parts: "timē," meaning "honor," and "theos," meaning "god". In the New Testament, Timothy was a saint and companion of Saint Paul, making it a meaningful name for those with religious connections. The name Timothy has been used in various forms in different cultures and languages. Some related names include Timotheos (Ancient Greek), Tsimafei (Belarusian), Timotheus (Biblical Latin), Timo (Estonian and Finnish), Timotheus (German), Timotej (Macedonian and Slovak), Timoti (Maori), Timofei and Timofey (Russian), and Timoteo (Spanish and Italian).

Timothy Name Popularity Data

Timothy is currently #482 in the popularity of the name rankings.

Boy: Timothy is currently #482 on Kiindred Boy Names

Overall Unique: Timothy is currently #476 on Kiindred Unique Names

Boy Unique: Timothy is currently #476 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Timothy

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Timothy, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

Timothy Dalton: Timothy Dalton is a British actor known for his roles as James Bond in "The Living Daylights" and "Licence to Kill," and for his work in "Hot Fuzz" and "Penny Dreadful."
Timothy Hutton: Timothy Hutton is an American actor and director known for his roles in "Ordinary People," "Leverage," and "The Falcon and the Snowman."
Timothy Spall: Timothy Spall is an English actor known for his roles in "Harry Potter" series, "Mr. Turner," and "Sweeney Todd
Timothy Olyphant: Timothy Olyphant is an American actor known for his roles in "Justified," "Deadwood," and "The Mandalorian."
Timothy Busfield: Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director known for his roles in "Thirtysomething," "The West Wing," and "Field of Dreams."
Tim Allen: Tim Allen is an actor known for his roles in Home Improvement and the Toy Story franchise.
Tim Curry: Tim Curry is a renowned character actor, is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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