The boy's name Timothy \t(i)-mo-thy\ is pronounced TIM-oh-thee. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "God's honor". Biblical: Timothy was an energetic, well-trained young Christian who was a companion of Saint Paul, who wrote to him, "Let no man look down on your youth". According to tradition, he was martyred after denouncing worshippers of the Greek moon goddess Diana. 19th-century novelist Charles Dickens gave the name an lasting association in his beloved work "A Christmas Carol". The story turns on the fate of the crippled but ever-cheerful Tiny Tim, who greets every holiday season with the cry, "God bless us, every one!" The name was uncommon until the 18th century. Timoteo and Timo are Spanish forms.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
To honor God

In the New Testament, the name of a young Christian who became an assistant to Paul, and later a respected disciple of Jesus. A literary name for beloved character Tiny Tim from the Charles Dickens' book, "A Christmas Carol." Influenced today by several actors and musicians.

VARIATIONS
Timothea Timaula

ALTERNATIVES
Timmothy Timothey Tymmothy Tymothy

NICKNAMES
Tim Timmy

FAMOUS Timothys
Timothy Gibbs (actor) Timothy Olyphant (actor) Tim Robbins (actor) Timothy Hutton (actor) Tim Roth (actor) Tim Allen (actor) Tim McGraw (musician) Timothy Dalton (English actor) Tim Burton (director/producer) Timothy Goebel (Olympic medalist)

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