Timothy

Timothy is an English given name derived from the ancient Greek name Timotheos, composed of the elements timē, meaning honor or respect, and theos, meaning god, giving the overall sense of one who honors God. The name was borne by Saint Timothy, a first-century companion and disciple of the Apostle Paul, which ensured its enduring use throughout the Christian world. It entered English through Latin Timotheus and became widely popular in the English-speaking world from the 17th century onward. Related forms include Tim, Timo, Timoteo, Timothée, and Timofei.