Timothy
Meaning
To Honor God
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪməθi/
Traits associated with the name Timothy:
Dogs named Timothy tend to be loving, industrious, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Timothy?
Naming your dog Timothy suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, as Timothy is a name that is often associated with faithfulness.
Is Timothy a good dog name?
Timothy has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Timothy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Timothy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Timothy was, in the past month, the 5251st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Timothy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Timothy was viewed 32 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Timothy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Timothy is most adored in Iowa, Hawaii and Kansas.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, Colorado and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Timothy.
Most popular breeds named Timothy:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Chihuahua
- Brussels Griffon
- Dachshund
Famous dogs named Timothy:
A mongrel named Timothy was a character in the book The Famous Five by Enid Blyton.
Timothy is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular in the 18th century, it's now more common for humans.
Dog names like Timothy:
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