Timm

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How to Pronounce Timm

Pronounced TIM /ˈtɪm/High

Meaning: Timm is a variant spelling of Tim, the short form of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God'). Timm is also an established German surname, which reinforced the doubled-m spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Timm is a variant spelling of Tim, short for Timothy, from Greek for 'honoring God' (said 'TIM').

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Origin MediumGreek, German

MeaningTimm is a variant spelling of Tim, the short form of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God'). Timm is also an established German surname, which reinforced the doubled-m spelling.

U.S. rank (1982)#7285 ↘ Falling

1982 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 651

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Timm is simply Tim with a doubled m — the short form of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God'. The spelling also matches a German surname, which likely encouraged its use.

It was always uncommon beside plain Tim, cresting around 1959 when giving short forms as legal names was in fashion. It reads as a spelling variant tied to Timothy, and it has not spread since.

Did you know? Timm doubles the m of Tim, matching an old German surname; as a stand-alone first name it rode the same mid-century wave as Tim, when short forms were often given on their own.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Timm — variant of Tim/Timothy; Greek Timotheos; German surname

Variations

TimTimothy

Nicknames

Timmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timm mean?

Timm is a variant of Tim, short for Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God'.

How do you pronounce Timm?

It's said TIM /ˈtɪm/ — one syllable.

Is Timm a boy or girl name?

Timm is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Timm?

Timm has always been rare, a spelling variant of the far more familiar Tim.