Timmy is a masculine name, a short form of Timothy or Tim. This variation is popular as a nickname and is commonly used when someone is young, but it is also used in adulthood. It is a version of the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos) meaning "one who honours God," from τιμή "honour" and θεός "god."[1][2][3]

Timmy
Pronunciation/ˈtɪməθi/
Gendermale
Origin
Word/nameGreek name Τιμόθεος
Meaning"Honouring God" or "Honoured by God"
Other names
Nickname(s)Timo, Timbo, Thomas
Related namesTim, Timothy, Timo, Timofei, Tymish, Timotey, Timoteo, Timotheus, Tymoteusz, Timothée, Tijs

Variant spellings include Timmie and Timme.

People

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Animals

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  • Timmy (gorilla) (1959–2011), a longtime resident of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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References

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  1. ^ "Timothy." Nelson's Student Bible Dictionary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2005.
  2. ^ Harper, Douglas. "Timothy". Online Etymology Dictionary.
  3. ^ τιμή, θεός. Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert; A Greek–English Lexicon at the Perseus Project.