Origin and Meaning of Timtohy
Meaning & Origin
Honoring God
Origin: Greek - Derived from the Greek name 'Timotheos', composed of 'timê' meaning 'honor' and 'theos' meaning 'God'.
Interesting Facts
- Timothy is a name with biblical roots; he is a prominent figure in the New Testament, known as a companion of the Apostle Paul.
- The name is popular in various cultures, with variations found in many languages, such as Timoteo (Spanish) and Timothé (French).
- Notable bearers of the name include Timothy Dalton, the Welsh actor, and Timothy Leary, the American psychologist and advocate of psychedelic drugs.
- Timothy has remained a consistently popular name in the United States, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, where it ranked among the top 50 names for boys.
- Related names include Tim, Timmy, Timothea (feminine form), and variations like Timo, which is popular in Scandinavian countries.