Boy Name · Greek Origin
Timmy
Considering Timmy? It is a boy name whose meaning is "To honor God", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Tommy.
Timmy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: To honor God
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Timmy to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Timmy as T·I·M·M·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Timmy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Timmy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Timmya, Timmye, Timmyy, Timm.
- Nicknames: Tim and T.
- Middle names: Pair Timmy with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Timmy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tommy, Tammy, Tim, Timmie, Tino — full picks on the sibling names for Timmy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Timmy? Browse our names like Timmy guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Timmy
What does the name Timmy mean?
Timmy means "To honor God" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Timmy?
Timmy originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Timmy?
Timmy has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Timmy a boy's or girl's name?
Timmy is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Timmy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Timmy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Timmy?
Names that share Timmy's sound and style include Tommy, Tammy, Tim, Timmie, Tino.
What middle names pair well with Timmy?
Good middle-name fits for Timmy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Timmy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Timmy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Timmy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Timmy share its rhythm without rhyming — Tommy, Tammy, Tim all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.