Timothy

Timothy is a common masculine given name. It comes from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos) meaning "honouring God" or "honoured by God". Timothy (and its variations) is a common name in several countries.

Etymology

The name Timothy is derived from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos), which is composed of two elements: 'Τιμό', derived from τιμάω (timao), meaning 'to honour', and 'θεος' (theos), meaning 'God'. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "one who honours God" or "honoured by God".

Biblical References

In the New Testament, Timothy is the companion of Paul the Apostle. Paul's letters to Timothy in the Bible, the First and Second Epistles to Timothy, are part of the Pauline epistles and the Biblical canon of both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

Popularity

The name Timothy was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, ranking 13th among all boy's names. Popularity for the name has since declined, with its ranking as of 2016 falling below the top 150.

Notable People Named Timothy

There are many notable people named Timothy, including:

• Timothy Dalton, British actor known for his role as James Bond in the late 1980s.
• Timothy Leary, American psychologist and writer known for advocating the exploration of the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs.
• Timothy McVeigh, American domestic terrorist responsible for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

See Also

• List of biblical names
• List of most popular given names