Timmie
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About Timmie
Timmie is a feminine diminutive form of Timothy, which comes from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning "honoring God" or "God's honor." While Timothy is traditionally masculine, Timmie emerged as a nickname that eventually became used as a given name for girls. It has a playful, friendly quality with its -ie ending that was particularly popular in the mid-20th century. Timmie peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the trend of using diminutive forms as standalone names. Today, it's relatively uncommon, giving it a vintage charm. The name carries associations of warmth and approachability, with a slightly tomboy quality that some parents appreciate.
Timmie for boys
Timmie is primarily a masculine name functioning as a diminutive form of Timothy, though occasionally used for girls. Derived from the Greek Timotheos meaning 'honoring God' or 'God's honor,' Timmie offers a friendly, approachable variation of the more formal Timothy. The name peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, often used as a nickname before being given as a legal name in its own right. Timmie projects a perpetually youthful, endearing quality with its -ie ending. While Timothy continues to maintain moderate popularity, Timmie has become increasingly uncommon, giving it a vintage charm. The name evokes a friendly, unpretentious personality and carries nostalgic connections to mid-century American culture.
Pronounced TIM-ee.
As of October 2026, Timmie ranked #14404 in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #1188 in 1885.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Timmie on lists
Famous Timmies
- Timmie Jean LindseyGirl
first person in the world to get silicone breast implants
- Timmie RogersBoy
American comedian
Timmie in pop culture
- Timothy "Timmie" BlairGirl
cross,dressing character on TV's "The Ugliest Girl in Town"
- TimmieBoy
character in "The Ugly Little Boy" by Isaac Asimov
- Timmie MerinoeBoy
character in movie "The Invisible Boy'
- Timmie DonovanBoy
character in movie "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry"