Timothée
/T-IH-M-AA-TH-EH/
Honouring God, the French form of Timothy, from Greek time (honour) and theos (God). A name borne by the companion of Saint Paul to whom two epistles are addressed, it casts the bearer's life as an offering of reverence, devotion held up in honour of the divine.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Timothée is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Honouring God, the French form of Timothy, from Greek time (honour) and theos (God). A name borne by the companion of Saint Paul to whom two epistles are addressed, it casts the bearer's life as an offering of reverence, devotion held up in honour of the divine.”.
Timothée is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Honouring God, the French form of Timothy, from Greek time (honour) and theos (God). A name borne by the companion of Saint Paul to whom two epistles are addressed, it casts the bearer's life as an offering of reverence, devotion held up in honour of the divine." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Common among French, European families, Timothée carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Timothée
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Timothée lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Timothée's saint & feast day →What does Timothée's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Timothée resonates in either tradition.
Timothée's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Timothée's full reading →
Does Timothée go with your family's names?
Timothée breaks into 6 sounds: /T-IH-M-AA-TH-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Timothée sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Timothée beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Timothée — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Timothée
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Timothée
What does the name Timothée mean?
Timothée means "Honouring God, the French form of Timothy, from Greek time (honour) and theos (God). A name borne by the companion of Saint Paul to whom two epistles are addressed, it casts the bearer's life as an offering of reverence, devotion held up in honour of the divine.." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Timothée a boy or girl name?
Timothée is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Timothée?
Timothée is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Timothée a Christian name?
Yes. Timothée is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Timothée mean in French?
Timothée originates from French, where it means "Honouring God, the French form of Timothy, from Greek time (honour) and theos (God). A name borne by the companion of Saint Paul to whom two epistles are addressed, it casts the bearer's life as an offering of reverence, devotion held up in honour of the divine.."
What are common nicknames for Timothée?
Common short forms of Timothée include Timo, Timi.
What is the numerology of Timothée?
Timothée has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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