Timothy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Timothy Name at a Glance

Name	Timothy
Meaning	One who honors God. The biblical Timothy was the young Christian to whom Paul wrote. 'Let no man look down on your youth.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Timothy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Timothy means “One who honors God. The biblical Timothy was the young Christian to whom Paul wrote. 'Let no man look down on your youth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Timothy Name Origin

Our database records Timothy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Timothy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Timothy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Timothy

When considering Timothy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.