Timmy

Little kid's name

Timmy is a diminutive of Timothy, used as a given name or nickname, typically for boys and young men.

The name suggests youth or informality—adults named Timothy often go by Tim rather than Timmy.

In slang, a Timmy can refer to someone naive or inexperienced, especially in gaming contexts: Don't be such a Timmy.

nickname

Tommy

British private, historically

JimmyInformal male name
BobbyDiminutive of Robert
JohnnyMasculine name, informal

Danny · Mikey · Sammy · Stevie · Charlie · Frankie · Freddy · Ricky · Nicky · Robbie

innocence

naive

Innocently unsuspecting

guilelessFree from deceit
trustingInclined to believe others
wide-eyedShowing naive amazement

pure · angelic · wholesome · sweet · earnest · simple · unspoiled · carefree · imaginative · playful

boyhood

lad

Boy or young man

youngsterPerson of tender years
tykeYoung child, often naughty
totVery young child

kid · schoolboy · son · nephew · playmate · classmate · buddy · pal · chum · rascal

Categories

South ParkSouth Park, Stan, Cartman, Kenny, Butters
nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
Animal CrossingIsabelle, Tom Nook, villager, turnips, bells
Enid BlytonGeorge, Julian, Dick, Anne, Larry
Stop Motionstop motion, claymation, armatures, plasticine, frame by frame
Shaun the Sheep CharactersShaun, Shirley, Hazel

Opposites

formality/maturity of name form

TimmyTim

Male given name

Theodore · William · Bartholomew · Maximilian · Reginald

archetypal character connotations

Timmyhero

One admired for courage

rescuer · action hero · James Bond · grown-up · savior

age/maturity connotation

TimmyElder

Formal religious office

Sir · Mr. · Old Man · Tim

Phrases

Tim Duncan
Tim Allen
Tim BurtonDirector of whimsical macabre films
Tiny TimSickly Victorian street urchin
Tim Curry
Tim McGraw

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G