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Timmothy

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Pronounced TIM-uh-thee /ˈtɪm.ə.θi/High

Meaning: Timmothy is a variant spelling of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos — time, 'to honour,' and theos, 'God' — 'honouring God.' Timothy is a New Testament name, the young companion of Paul; the doubled -mm- is a modern American spelling choice.Medium

In 30 seconds: Timmothy respells Timothy — Greek for 'honoring God' (said 'TIM-uh-thee'). A New Testament name with a modern double m.

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MeaningTimmothy is a variant spelling of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos — time, 'to honour,' and theos, 'God' — 'honouring God.' Timothy is a New Testament name, the young companion of Paul; the doubled -mm- is a modern American spelling choice.

U.S. rank (2024)#14000 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,101

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

Timmothy is a variant of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos: time, 'honour,' plus theos, 'God.' Timothy of the New Testament, Paul's companion, gave the name its long Christian life, and it flourished in English after the Reformation. The doubled consonant is a contemporary American respelling, which we note (said 'TIM-uh-thee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare as spelled, classic in root.

Did you know? Timothy was the young protege Paul wrote two of his letters to, and the name has meant 'honouring God' ever since. The doubled -mm- in Timmothy is a modern spelling twist, which we note (said 'TIM-uh-thee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Timmothy — Variant of Timothy; Greek Timotheos 'honouring God'

Variations

TimothyTimoteoTimothee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timmothy mean?

Timmothy is a spelling of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honouring God' — from time ('honour') and theos ('God').

How do you pronounce Timmothy?

It's said TIM-uh-thee /ˈtɪm.ə.θi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Timmothy a boy or girl name?

Timmothy is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Timmothy?

Timmothy is a very rare spelling for boys in the U.S., though Timothy itself is a familiar classic.