What Does the Name Tim Mean
The name Tim comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Tim below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Tim Name Meaning
English, German, Dutch, Slovene, Swedish, Norwegian, DanishShort form of TIMOTHY. It was borne by the fictional character Tiny Tim, the ill son of Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol' (1843).
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