Meaning and history
Timothée is the French masculine form of Timothy. Timothy comes from Greek Timotheos, combining timē, “honour,” with theos, “god,” and means “honouring God.” Saint Timothy was a companion of Paul and recipient of two New Testament epistles, giving the name lasting Christian significance. The accents and final spelling reflect French orthography. Notable bearers include French-American actor Timothée Chalamet and French footballer Timothée Kolodziejczak.
In 2025, 29 babies were recorded with the name Timothée, ranking #3,757 among boys.