Tim Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tim Name at a Glance

Name	Tim
Meaning	Diminutive of Timothy: God's honour; God fearing.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tim Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tim means “Diminutive of Timothy: God's honour; God fearing”. 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.

Tim Name Origin

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

Is Tim a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Tim

When considering Tim 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.