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Timothy

Name Origin

Timothy is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timotheos). It's composed of the elements 'timos' meaning 'honor' or 'worth' and 'theos' meaning 'God'. Therefore, Timothy traditionally means 'honoring God' or 'God-honoring'.

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Famous People

Timothy Berners-Lee (1955-)

Computer Scientist

  • Inventor of the World Wide Web
  • Director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Timothy Dalton (1946-)

Actor

  • Played James Bond in two films: 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence to Kill'
  • Known for roles in stage productions and films like 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Hot Fuzz'

Timothy Snyder (1969-)

Historian

  • Professor of History at Yale University
  • Expert on Central and Eastern European history, particularly the Holocaust and the Soviet Union
  • Author of bestselling books like 'Bloodlands' and 'On Tyranny'

Timothy Olyphant (1968-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in 'Deadwood', 'Justified', and 'The Santa Clarita Diet'
  • Has appeared in numerous films

Timothy Chalamet (1995-)

Actor

  • Academy Award nominee for Best Actor for his role in Call Me by Your Name
  • Starred in other acclaimed films like Lady Bird, Dune, and Little Women

Similar Names

TimotheusTimothéeTimoteo

Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both Timothy and Eleanor have classic, timeless elegance with a hint of vintage charm, making them a harmonious pair.

Samuel

Sharing a biblical origin and traditional feel, Samuel complements Timothy's strength and simplicity.

Amelia

Amelia's gentle grace balances Timothy's grounded nature, creating a lovely pairing of contrasting yet complementary qualities.