Timothy name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Oriya and Tamil
Pronunciation: t(i)-mo-thy
Meaning: To Fear God, Honoring God and Name of a Saint
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What does Timothy mean?

The prevailing and evergreen unisex name Timothy is commonly used in Oriya, English, Tamil, Norwegian, Finnish, Malayalam, Hindi, Swedish, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and Danish. Its origin is in Old Greek, Timothy means "To Fear God, Honoring God or Name of a Saint".

Also Timothy is English form of Timotheus. Timothy is celebrated on January 24th.

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How do I pronounce Timothy?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Timothy as t(i)-mo-thy.

Variants of Timothy

Timotheos, Timotheus, Kimokeo, Tighe, Tadhg, Timothyjames, James, Timo

Nicknames for Timothy

Popular nicknames for the name Timothy include:

Names that rhyme with Timothy

How popular is the name Timothy?

Timothy was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 1075180 babies have been named Timothy since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1960, 30752 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 11st position.

However after 218 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names a whooping 52 times Also, Timothy was among the popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 5529 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 1996, the moniker grabbed the 82nd spot and 691 baby boys were given the name.

However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times Also, Timothy was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 20424 babies have been named Timothy since 1952. At the peak of its usage in 1984, it ranked 11st when 742 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. After 53 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 44 times

Timothy was a common name in Ireland. Over 6290 babies have been named Timothy since 1964. At the peak of its usage in 1964,.

However after 56 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, In Queensland, Timothy was once a common name since emerging in 1960 it has been given to over 8266 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1987,. After 45 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Timothy is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1952 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1958, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 375 on boy names chart when 99 babies were given the name Timothy. There are over 2352 babies that have been given the name Timothy in France.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 140 on boy names chart when 95 babies were given the name Timothy.

Over 944 people have been named Timothy in Belgium.

Timothy is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 205 on boy names chart when 38 babies were named Timothy. Over 429 people have been named Timothy in Switzerland. However things change on global perspective, Timothy is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in England, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Ghana, Canada, Australia, Philippines, Sudan and Wales. According to our evaluation, over 1440000 babies have been named Timothy globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181652330
20171642393
20161532639161135
20151462777163685
20141343004
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Facts

Timothy in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands35051175519
Finland4976450

Here's what numbers has to say about Timothy

Having letter I as your first vowel represents your elegance, impulsive attitude, big heart, and gentle soul. Instead of seeing it as a cursing, take this as your blessing. You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself. Be proud of everything you've been through. You are a powerful presence and people respect you for your sharp mind and intelligence. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for.

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  •  Yiannis - Unheard-of Yiannis is used in Greek came from Old Greek and Hebrew, Yiannis means "Gift of God and Moon" is used as a boy name. Yiannis is derivative of Yanni.
  •  Lexie - Lexie's meaning is Defender of Men or Feminine of Alexander is used especially in Danish, Swedish and Finnish that originated from Old Greek is a unisex name
  •  Leocadia - Unexpected and Classy girl name Leocadia is used especially in German and Spanish which originated from Hebrew and Greek, meaning of Leocadia is "Bright or White"
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Famous people named Timothy

  • Timothy C. May, American technical and political writer
  • Timothy B. Spahr, American astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets
  • Timothy Stickney, American actor
  • Timothy Gallwey, author
  • Timothy Detudamo, Nauruan politician and linguist
  • Timothy C. Wong, Sinological translator and literary theorist of traditional Chinese fictional narratives and the Chinese efforts to Westernize and politicize their modern counterparts into what everyone now equates with "novels
  • Timothy Matlack, brewer and beer bottler
  • Timothy Bentinck, English actor and writer, most widely
  • Timothy Abbott Conrad, American geologist and malacologist
  • Timothy Gantz, classical scholar
  • Timothy Olsen, American business author
  • Timothy J. Hickey, professor of computer science and Chair of the Computer Science and Internet Studies Program at Brandeis University
  • Timothy Donahue, was Executive Chairman of Sprint Nextel
  • Timothy John Byford, author, film director, translator, and educator
  • Timothy Walker, British film and television actor
  • Timothy Taylor, British-based archaeologist specialising
  • Timothy Crouse, American journalist and writer
  • Timothy Cole, American wood engraver
  • Timothy Flanigan, American lawyer and politician
  • Timothy Miller, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas at Lawrence
  • Timothy M. Chan, Founder Professor
  • Timothy J. McCann, has been an archivist at the West Sussex Record Office
  • Timothy Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 7th Earl of Minto, chief executive of British stationery company Paperchase
  • Timothy Taylor, Canadian novelist, short story writer, journalist
  • Timothy Beck, Dutch sprinter
  • Timothy W. Ryback, org/] in The Hague
  • Timothy H. O'Sullivan, photographer widely
  • Timothy Lloyd, member of the Court of Appeal
  • Timothy Smiddy, Irish academic, economist, and diplomat
  • Timothy A. Cohn, American hydrologist with the US Geological Survey
  • Timothy Lee Terrill, lawyer, farmer and political figure in Canada East
  • Timothy Shay Arthur, popular 19th-century American author
  • Timothy Bedel, soldier and local leader prominent
  • Timothy O'Keeffe, Irish-born editor and publisher
  • Timothy Pitkin, American lawyer, politician, and historian
  • Timothy Harrington, Irish journalist, barrister
  • Timothy Reuter, German-British historian
  • Timothy Thompson, judge and political figure in Upper Canada
  • Timothy Levitch, American actor, tour guide, poet, speaker
  • Timothy L. Mounts, made significant contributions to the advancement of agriculture technology
  • Timothy Gowers, scientist
  • Timothy Sprigge, British idealist philosopher
  • Timothy Dudley-Smith, English hymnwriter and a retired bishop of the Church of England
  • Timothy Ferris, American science writer and the best-selling author of twelve books
  • Timothy Radcliffe, Roman Catholic priest and Dominican friar of the English Province
  • Timothy Williamson, British philosopher whose main research interests are
  • Timothy M. Dolan, American cardinal prelate of the Catholic Church
  • Timothy P. Marshall, American structural and forensic engineer as well as meteorologist
  • Timothy Kopra, engineer
  • Timothy Manning, Irish American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Timothy Leary, American psychologist and writer
  • Timothy McVeigh, American domestic terrorist
  • Timothy Findley, Canadian novelist and playwright
  • Timothy Eaton, Irish businessman
  • Timothy Dwight IV, American academic and educator
  • Timothy Dalton, British actor
  • Timothy West, English film, stage and television actor
  • Timothy Hackworth, English steam locomotive engineer
  • Timothy Zahn, American writer of science fiction and fantasy
  • Timothy Dexter, American businessman noted for his writing and eccentricity

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