Tymothy
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Tymothy
The name 'Tymothy' is a variant spelling of 'Timothy', which means "honoring God" or "one who honors God," derived from the Greek name *Timotheos* (τιμή, *timē* "honor" + θεός, *theos* "God").
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Etymology
The name 'Tymothy' is a variant spelling of 'Timothy', which means "honoring God" or "one who honors God," derived from the Greek name *Timotheos* (τιμή, *timē* "honor" + θεός, *theos* "God"). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably as the name of a companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament, which contributed to its widespread adoption among Christians.
Tymothy currently ranks #12,180 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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