Origin and Meaning of Timothyjames

The name Timothy means 'honoring God' and James means 'supplanter' or 'the heel'- combined they imply one who honors God and is a supplanter.

Origin: English - Timothy derives from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning 'to honor God' (from 'timao' - to honor + 'theos' - God). James comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning 'he who grabs the heel' or 'supplanter'.

• The name Timothy has significant religious connotations, as Timothy was a companion of Paul in the New Testament, appearing as a key figure in early Christianity.
• James is one of the most commonly used names in the English-speaking world and has biblical roots, being borne by several important figures in the New Testament, including two apostles.
• Combining names, such as Timothyjames, reflects a trend where parents are merging first names to create unique variations, often for personal or familial significance.
• Timothy was popular in the United States from the 1940s to the 1980s, while James has consistently ranked among the top names for boys over the last century.
• Variations and related names of Timothy include Tim, Timmy, and the feminine version Timothya. For James, common variations include Jamie, Jacques, and Diego.