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Tim
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Tim (name) means a short form of the male name Timothy. Example: “Everyone calls him Tim instead of Timothy.”
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A short form of the male name Timothy.
"Everyone calls him Tim instead of Timothy."
How to use Tim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common nickname for Timothy.
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Etymology
The service got its name because, in major cities, it was originally reached by dialling the letters TIM (846) on a dial telephone.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Tim” mean?
The word “Tim” means a short form of the male name Timothy. In plain terms, a common nickname for Timothy.
How do you pronounce “Tim”?
“Tim” is pronounced tihm (/tɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tim” in a sentence?
Here is “Tim” used in a sentence: “Everyone calls him Tim instead of Timothy.”
What part of speech is “Tim”?
“Tim” is a name.
Is “Tim” a common word?
“Tim” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is 'Tim' short for?
Tim is most commonly a short form of Timothy, a male given name of Greek origin traditionally understood to mean 'honouring God.' While many people named Tim are formally called Timothy, others are given 'Tim' on its own as their full official first name from birth.
Is Tim a boy's or girl's name?
Tim is traditionally a boy's name, used as a friendly short form of Timothy. It is very rarely given to girls, so in everyday use it is understood almost universally as masculine, and most people picture a male when they hear it.
What does the name Timothy mean?
Timothy comes from the Greek name Timotheos, combining words meaning 'honour' and 'God,' so it is usually translated as 'honouring God' or 'honoured by God.' It appears in the New Testament as a companion of Paul, which helped make it a lasting and widely used name.
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