Timothey
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Timothey is a Greek name meaning “honoring God”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Timothey
Timothey is a classic and enduring name, an alternative spelling of Timothy. It originates from Greek, derived from the elements timē (honor, respect) and theos (God). Therefore, Timothey means "honoring God" or "God's honor." This name has significant historical and religious ties, notably borne by Saint Timothy, a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.
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Gender Usage of the Name Timothey
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Timothey is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Timothey
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Timothey is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 1,667M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 335K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 47.2M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Timothey ranked #4,255 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Timothey shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,246 in 1961. Its lowest recorded position was #7,105 in 1997. Over the last 14 years (2011–2025) the name fell -178 places (from #4,077 to #4,255).
Characteristics of the Name Timothey
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Timothey has three syllables and follows an archaic phonetic structure. It is an older variation of a name famously borne by Saint Timothy in the New Testament. The spelling suggests a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Timothey
Middle names used with TimotheyMethodology
Timothey is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Timothey Aaron · Timothey Jacob
Middle name suggestions for TimotheyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Timothey is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Timothey David · Timothey Devon · Timothey Dylan · Timothey Derek · Timothey Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Timothey
Sound Like Timothey Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Timothy · Timmothy · Timothee · View all 15 names
Spelled Like Timothey Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Timothy · Timothee · Timothe · View all 19 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Timothey Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Timothey in ASL
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