Unisex name
Timothy name meaning
“one who honors God”
Timothy is a name used for boys and girls meaning “one who honors God”. It is the English form of the Greek name Timotheos, which combines elements meaning “honor” and “God”. The name is also associated with Timothy in the New Testament, known in Indonesian as Timotius.
What does Timothy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Timothy
The English form of Greek Timotheos, combining elements meaning 'honor' and 'God'. It is associated with Timothy in the New Testament.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Timothy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Timothy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
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Meaning of each word
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Timothy Joey
Meaning of each word
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Joey: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Ariel: lion of God
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Timothy Ezer
Meaning of each word
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Ezer: help, assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
How to pronounce Timothy
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦩꦺꦴꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮙᮧᮒ᮪ᮠᮤ |
Is Timothy a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Timothy is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Timothy ranks #378 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Timothy
- Timothy Marbun · b. 1982
- Timothy Ronald · b. 2000
- Timothy Marvel Christiano · b. 2007
- Timothy Utama · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Timothy
What is the meaning of Timothy?
Timothy means one who honors God. The English form of Greek Timotheos, combining elements meaning 'honor' and 'God'. It is associated with Timothy in the New Testament.
Is Timothy a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Timothy is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Timothy?
Timothy is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Timothy have?
Timothy has 3 syllables (Ti-mot-hy) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Timothy?
Timothy ranks #378 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Timothy?
Some ideas: Timothy Louis Nehemia; Timothy Antonio Yustinus; Timothy Joey.
Famous people named Timothy?
Notable people named Timothy include Timothy Marbun, Timothy Ronald, Timothy Marvel Christiano.
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