Tim Name Meaning & Origin

Tim

Pronunciation: TIM (key)

Origin of the name Timothy:

Derived from the Greek timē (honor, respect) and theos (God): hence, "honoring God." The name is borne in the Bible by a young disciple and companion of Paul, to whom Paul addressed two epistles.

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Timmy, Timo, Timothy, Timmie

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Tim McGraw, American country singer.
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Tim Tebow, a Heisman Trophy-winning American football quarterback.
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Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc.

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Tiny Tim, fictional character from Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol."
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"Tim McGraw" a song by Taylor Swift off her debut album, "Taylor Swift."

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