Timm

The name Timm represents a variant of Timo, which in turn is a short form of the Greek Timotheus, tracing back to the original name Timotheos. Translated into German, this name means 'the one who honors God' or 'the one who reveres God.' This meaning derives from the ancient Greek words timáō ‎(τιμάω), meaning 'to value,' 'to honor,' 'to worship,' or 'to treat with honor,' and theós (θεός), which stands for 'God.'

What does the name Timm mean?

Timm is a variant of the name Timo, which is a short form of the Greek Timotheus and traces back to Timotheos. In German, it translates to 'the one who honors God' or 'the one who reveres God.' This meaning arises from the ancient Greek terms timáō ‎(τιμάω) for 'to value' and 'to honor' as well as theós (θεός) for 'God.' Additionally, Timm is also considered a shortened form of the old German name Dietmar, which means 'the famous one from the people' or 'the esteemed people.' The roots of this two-part name can be found in Old High German, derived from diot or thiot, meaning 'people,' and mari, which stands for 'esteemed,' 'known,' 'great,' or 'famous.' Variants include Tim, Timme, Timmo, Timmy, Timmi, Tiemo, Tymo, Thiemo, and Thimo.

Where does the name Timm come from?

The name Timm has its origins in both Ancient Greek and Old High German, meaning 'the one who honors God' or 'the famous one from the people.' The ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Timm?

The pronunciation of Timm is concise and clear. The name is pronounced in German as 'Timm' [tɪm], with the short I sound at its center, giving the name a distinct auditory impact. The hard T sound provides a precise entry, while the final M offers a gentle yet stable conclusion. Timm conveys a sense of directness and groundedness - simple, present, and sonically clear.

When is the name day of Timm?

The name day for Timm is celebrated on January 26 and August 22.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Timm enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 514th place. Over the last ten years, Timm has been given as a first name approximately 220 times, placing it 1,472nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,044th.

Nicknames & pet names

Timbo / Timmbim / Timmbow / Timmerman / Timmi / Timmsen / Timmy / Timmä

Famous people

• Peter-Timm Schaufuß (German actor)
• Timm Golley (German football player)
• Timm Klose (footballer)
• Timm Kregel (German artist)
• Timm Kreibich (football player from Germany)
• Timm Kröger (German writer)
• Timm Peddie (American cyclist)
• Timm Rautert (photographer from Germany)
• Timm Rosenbach (football player from America)
• Timm Schneider (German handball player)
• Timm Sharp (American actor)
• Timm Taler (book character)
• Timm Ulrichs (German artist)
• Timm van der Gugten (cricketer from Australia)
• Timm-Marvin Schattling (actor from Germany)