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Meaning & Origins
English form, used in the Authorized Version of the Bible (alongside the Latin form Timotheus), of the Greek name Timotheos, from timē ‘honour’ + theos ‘god’. This was the name of a companion of St Paul; according to tradition, he was stoned to death for denouncing the worship of Diana. It was not used in England before the Reformation but has been in steady use since the 18th century.
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English and German: patronymic from the personal name Richard. Richards is a frequent name in Wales.
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Nicknames & variations
Tim, Timathy, Timm, Timmy, Timmie, Timmi
Richardson, Richard, Rich, Richmond, Richter, Richey, Richie, Richman, Richburg, Richert
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