The nameTimothy
Timothy is the English form of Timothée. It has been given in France since the 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Timothy comes from the Greek Timotheos, from time, "honour", and theos, "god".
Origin
Greek, through English. Timothy is a disciple of Saint Paul.
History
Timothy has been given steadily in France since the 1990s, with a peak in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Timothy
Timothy in France
Timothy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 695 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Timothy. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Timothy in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Timothy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Timothy mean?
Timothy comes from the Greek Timotheos, from time, "honour", and theos, "god".
What is the origin of the name Timothy?
Greek, through English. Timothy is a disciple of Saint Paul.
Is Timothy a girl's or a boy's name?
Timothy is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Timothy?
Variants and related names of Timothy include Tim and Timo.