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Timothy

Boy name · 875 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Timothy: 875 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 54 births in 1980.

From the Greek name *Timotheos*, meaning "honouring God" or "one who honours God," Timothy entered English through the New Testament, where Timothy was a young companion and protégé of Saint Paul. The name's most famous modern bearer is perhaps the celebrated actor Timothy Spall, known for his masterful roles in British cinema, while another notable is the legendary illustrator and author Timothy Basil Ering. A strong place connection comes through Timaru in New Zealand, which shares the same root, and the name has a particularly close association with the Scottish town of Kirkintilloch, where a local saint bears the name. A gentle, classic choice, Timothy enjoyed sustained popularity in Scotland throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and its warm, approachable feel has never quite gone out of style.