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Timmy

♂ Boy

Pronounced TIM-ee /ˈtɪm.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'Medium

In 30 seconds: Honoring God: Timmy pets Timothy — 'honoring God'. Friendly, sunny, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningPet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'

U.S. rank (2024)#5203 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,738

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

Timmy is a pet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God' (St Timothy). A friendly, sunny, warm nickname-name; the -y styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly as a full name. Rare, honoring-God at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Timothy joins Greek time ('honor') with theos ('God') — 'honoring God' (St Timothy, Paul's companion) — Timmy is its friendly, sunny pet form (South Park's Timmy).

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Timothy — root etymology

Variations

TimmieTimothyTim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timmy mean?

Timmy pets Timothy — Greek 'honoring God'.

How do you pronounce Timmy?

It's said TIM-ee /ˈtɪm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Timmy a boy or girl name?

Timmy is a boy's name.

How popular is Timmy?

Timmy is a rare full name in the U.S.