Tim
Meaning of Tim
Rooted in the ancient Greek timē (“honor”) and theos (“God”), Tim began life as the familiar diminutive of Timothy—an apostle Paul’s companion and patron of hospitality—before stepping into its own light as a name that radiates dependable warmth. In the Anglo-American world, it evokes both the inventive forays of figures like Sir Tim Berners-Lee and the reassuring presence of a steadfast friend, its popularity having mellowed from a mid-20th century peak into a contemporary niche around rank 870 in the United States. As a linguistic bonsai, Tim is succinct yet richly layered, offering a hint of timeless reverence without ceremony, and carrying a quietly dry wit—proof that brevity, like a well-timed punchline, leaves room to breathe.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as tim (/tɪm/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Tim
| Tim Kaine - Timothy Michael Kaine is an American senator from Virginia, former governor, and Hillary Clinton's 2016 vice presidential running mate. |
| Tim Duncan - Timothy Duncan is a Hall of Fame basketball player who spent his entire 19-year NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs. |
| Tim McGraw - Samuel Timothy McGraw is an American country singer and actor known for his chart topping albums and hit songs. |
| Tim Burton is an American filmmaker known for his distinctive blend of gothic fantasy, dark humor, and whimsical storytelling. |
| Tim Minchin - Timothy David Minchin is a British-Australian musical comedian and actor. |
| Tim Russert - Timothy John Russert was an American television journalist best known as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press. |
| Tim Berners-Lee is an English computer scientist best known for inventing the World Wide Web. |
| Tim Curry - Timothy James Curry is an English actor and singer best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. |
| Tim Allen is an American actor and comedian best known for Home Improvement, Last Man Standing, and voicing Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story. |
| Tim Brooke-Taylor - Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor was an English actor and comedian best known as a member of The Goodies. |
| Tim Robbins - Timothy Francis Robbins is an American actor, director, producer, and writer who has won an Academy Award and three Golden Globes. |
| Tim Birkin was a British racing driver and one of the famous Bentley Boys of the 1920s. |
