Timothy
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Timothy
Timothy derives from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), literally meaning "honoring God" or "one who honors God." The name became widespread in Christian cultures following Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul mentioned in the New Testament, and has remained particularly common in Western Christian and English-speaking societies.
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Etymology
Timothy derives from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), literally meaning "honoring God" or "one who honors God." The name became widespread in Christian cultures following Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul mentioned in the New Testament, and has remained particularly common in Western Christian and English-speaking societies.
Timothy currently ranks #203 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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