Timmi

Meaning & origin

Timmi is a feminine respelling of the nickname Timmy, which is a diminutive of the masculine name Timothy. The name Timothy derives from the Greek Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God,' composed of timē 'honor' and theos 'god.' As a stylized variant, Timmi aligns with other mid-20th century feminine names ending in -i, such as Kelli or Staci, that emerged from a desire for distinct spelling. In the United States, Timmi first appeared in the Social Security Administration's records in 1962 for girls, never entering the top 1000. Its most popular year was 1973, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. Since then, usage has remained stable but extremely rare, with no recorded births in some recent years. The name is not associated with any particular U.S. state or region, appearing too infrequently to form a geographic pattern. Timmi remains a niche and unconventional choice, reflecting a trend of phonetic, gender-fluid spellings of traditional names.

Timmi is a modern respelling of the nickname Timmy, itself a diminutive of Timothy. Timothy comes from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), meaning "honoring God," from τιμή (timē) "honor" and θεός (theos) "god." The spelling with 'i' at the end likely arose as a trendy variation in mid-20th-century America, possibly influenced by other names ending in -i such as Kelli or Tammi. Timmi has seen sporadic usage since the 1960s, with a small peak in 1973.