Tim

Meaning & origin

Tim is a male given name commonly used as a short form of Thiemo. In French, it is often considered a diminutive of Timothy, which has Greek origins. The exact origin of Tim is not definitively established, but its concise and clear form has made it popular in various countries. The name gained international recognition through notable figures such as Tim Berners-Lee and Tim Cook.

First names similar to Tim

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Famous people with the first name Tim

• Tim Cook American manager
• Tim Walz Politician
• Tim McGraw Singer
• Tim Curry Actor
• Tim Allen Actor
• Tim Berners-Lee British physicist and computer scientist
• Tim Roth Actor

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