Timothy is a masculine name.

It is a version of the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos) meaning 'one who honours God', from τιμή 'honour' and θεός 'god'.

[1][2][3] Timothy (and its variations) is a common name in several countries.

Popularity for the name has since declined, with its latest rating of 110th in 2009.

[4] The name has been used for girls, having a peak in 1968, ranking 908 in the United States,[5] and has declined since, making it a very rare name for girls.