Tim

TIM

A short form of Timothy, ultimately tied to the Greek idea of honoring God.

Meaning

Tim is best known as a clipped form of Timothy. The underlying Greek name is commonly understood as meaning “fear God” or “honor God,” which is the sense reflected in the excerpts for Tim, Timothy, Timothee, and related forms.

Origin

Fun fact

The excerpted sources show Tim alongside several international Timothy forms, including French Timothee and Italian Timoteo.

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Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages, Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.

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