The name Timothy is a girl's name meaning "honoring God".

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Yes, Timothy has been given to baby girls before — although how many were the result of a clerical error, we can’t be sure.

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The name Timothy peaked for girls at #878 in 1968. Timothy is also used for boys, ranking #203 in 2025.

The name Timothy is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "honoring God".

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A second-tier classic, the New Testament Timothy moves in and out of fashion more than John and James. But though it peaked in the 1960s, many modern parents still appreciate its familiarity and lively rhythm. And the short form Tim feels eternally boyish.
 Saint Timothy, born of a Jewish mother and a Greek father, was Saint Paul's companion, which might make the two appropriate and compatible <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/twin-names-the-ultimate-guide">twin names</a>. Timothy was well used among early Christians but not popular in the English-speaking world until the eighteenth century. In the U.S., Timothy was just outside the Top 10 in the 1960s and stayed in the Top 100 until 2008.
 In literature, there is the unforgettable Timothy Cratchit, aka Tiny Tim. In real life, there are director Tim Burton and several well-known actors, as well as a slew of star athletes.
Timothy also qualifies as a botanical name thanks to Timothy grass sometimes known simply as Timothy, which resembles cat's-tail and is used as cattle feed.

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The name Timothy is currently ranked #203 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #11 in 1960. The name is most popular in TIMOTHY, TIMOTHY, and TIMOTHY. Timothy is occasionally used for girls in 2016.

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