Timothy

Meaning

Its source is Timotheos, a Greek name meaning "God's honor."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English.

Background story

The Timothy of Christian scripture was a companion of St. Paul. According to tradition, he was martyred after denouncing worshippers of the Greek moon goddess Diana.

Nineteenth-century novelist Charles Dickens created an enduring association with this name in his beloved work A Christmas Carol. The story turns on the fate of the crippled but ever-cheerful Tiny Tim, who exhorts us every holiday season with the cry, ''God bless us, every one!''

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Statistics for the name Timothy (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Timothy was ranked as number 94 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Timothy was ranked as number 84 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Timothy was ranked as number 79 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Timothy was ranked as number 76 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Timothy was ranked as number 70 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is Timotheos, a Greek name meaning "God's honor."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English.

Background story

The Timothy of Christian scripture was a companion of St. Paul. According to tradition, he was martyred after denouncing worshippers of the Greek moon goddess Diana.

Nineteenth-century novelist Charles Dickens created an enduring association with this name in his beloved work A Christmas Carol. The story turns on the fate of the crippled but ever-cheerful Tiny Tim, who exhorts us every holiday season with the cry, ''God bless us, every one!''

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• Names that start with 'Tim'
• Names that end with 'thy'
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