Thimothy
Thimothy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Honoring God or honored by God.
Origin and history
Thimothy is a rare spelling variant of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos. It combines the elements 'time' (honor, respect) and 'theos' (god). In the United States, it is uncommon compared to the traditional spelling Timothy.
Popularity in the United States
756 babies in the United States have been named Thimothy since 1880. It ranks #3920 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 323 |
| 1970-1980 | 226 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tim, Timmy
Fun facts
- Thimothy is a modern orthographic variant of the classic biblical name Timothy.