Thimothee
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thimothee
Thimothee is the French spelling of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in France and French-speaking regions, and gained historical prominence through Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
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Etymology
Thimothee is the French spelling of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in France and French-speaking regions, and gained historical prominence through Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
Thimothee currently ranks #3,452 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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