Timmie — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Timmie (TIM-ee), 1 syllable — Diminutive form of the name Timothy, meaning 'honoring God'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Timmie mean?
English: Diminutive form of the name Timothy, meaning 'honoring God'.. Timmie is a diminutive form of Timothy, which has English origins meaning 'honoring God'. It is often used as a friendly nickname.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Timmie a good dog name?
Timmie has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 1 syllable, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Timmie popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Timmie in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Timmie suit?
It is most often used for boy dogs in our community. Owners often pick Timmie for its human name feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
The Mystery of Timmie
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
As the other dogs whispered about Timmie, one said, "I hope he honors God by bringing some treats!" The wise one replied, "Or at least a good game of fetch!"
Names similar to Timmie
- Adrie — A diminutive form of the name Adriana, meaning 'from Hadria'.
- Algie — Diminutive of 'Algernon', meaning 'with a mustache'.
- Ammie — A diminutive form of the name Amanda or Amelie.
- Artie — Noble or courageous
- Arvie — A diminutive form of the name Arvin.
- Audie — A diminutive form of the name Audrey or a standalone name meaning 'noble strength'.
- Auggie — Diminutive form of August or Augustus.
- Barnie — A diminutive form of the name Barnabas.
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By the numbers
- 1 syllable — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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