Thimothy
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Thimothy
Timothy derives from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God" or "one who honors God." The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures since biblical times, notably borne by Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul, and became especially prominent in English-speaking Protestant and Catholic communities from the Middle Ages onward.
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Etymology
Timothy derives from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God" or "one who honors God." The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures since biblical times, notably borne by Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul, and became especially prominent in English-speaking Protestant and Catholic communities from the Middle Ages onward.
Thimothy currently ranks #10,666 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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