National Tim Day 2023: Every year on December 28, we celebrate National Tim Day. The English name Timothy is the source of the name Tim, but it originated in Old Greek. This biblical name, pronounced /ti-muh-thee/ in English, is derived from the words “time,” which means “honor,” and “theos,” which means “god.” When combined, they signify “honored by god” or “honoring god.” Its original Latin form is Timotheus; its Old Greek form is Timotheos.
National Tim Day History
The more formal-sounding Timothy is also known by the nicknames Timmy, Timmie, Timbo, and Timo. Even though the name was popular in classical Greece, English speakers did not acquire it until the 16th century.
Though it was once more popular, it’s still a great option for infant boys today. From the 1920s through the 1960s, its popularity increased. There were 1,607 boys named Timothy in 1967, when the name was most popular, ranking it at number 11. Tim is a name that was originally used for girls but is now mostly used for boys. In 1970, there were 153 times more boys than girls with the same name. The popularity of the name has sharply decreased since then. Its ranking dropped to 165 in 2018 and its usage dropped to 0.121%, although it remained the most popular male name in its category. In 2020, one in 923 infant boys and 1,985 boys were given the name Timothy.
Do you think there are a lot of Tims in the world? There would be six people named Timothy in a group of 10,000 if naming preferences and the birth rate remained the same as in 2020. To put it another way, there is a 99.608% chance that a person with the name Timothy will encounter at least one other person with the same given name if they meet 10,000 people in their lifetime.
Tim Day National Activities
Perform a Tim Tam Slam
Bite off the opposite edges of one chocolate cookie. Slurp up a hot beverage, such as milk or tea, using it as a straw. Take a bite out of the melting confection. As desired, repeat!
Visit Tim Hortons for coffee.
A brand that gained notoriety for ice hockey is now well-known for coffee and pastries. Instead of stopping for your typical coffee break, visit this Canadian business to satisfy your need for sugar and caffeine.
Examine the Bible’s book of Timothy.
Timothy’s mentor was the apostle Paul. He penned these books to aid Timothy in sharing the good news of Jesus.
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5 Film Actors Named Tim
Tim Dalton
This English actor acquired worldwide prominence as the fourth in line to play the fictitious secret agent James Bond in “The Living Daylights” and “License to Kill.”
Tim Robbins
He’s best known for his portrayal of Andy Dufresne in the prison drama film “The Shawshank Redemption,” and he’s also a filmmaker, screenwriter, singer, and producer.
Tim Curry
Often playing the villain, this English performer has a wide background of performances in film, theater, and television.
Tim Allen
Playing Tim Taylor in the comedy “Home Improvement” put this U.S. actor and comedian on the map.
Tim Conway
From 1966 until 2012, he performed in various TV shows, TV series, and films, with his stay on “The Carol Burnett Show” being one of his more noteworthy performances.
Why We Love National Tim Day
It’s the name of a chocolate biscuit
Australian biscuit firm owner Ross Arnott attended the 1958 Kentucky Derby in the U.S. and believed that the year’s winning horse’s name, Tim Tam was suitable for a new line of biscuits they were preparing to create. It was invented by Ian Norris and Alan Morrow and originally sold in 1964.
He is a biblical figure
One of Jesus’ apostles, Paul, met Timothy during his missionary journey and they became missionary partners and travel companions. Timothy was the first Christian bishop of Ephesus under Paul’s guidance.
He’s a gothic fantasy genius
American director Tim Burton is known for such films as “Beetlejuice,” “Edward Scissorhands,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” His dark, whimsical style is also visible in all of his efforts as a scriptwriter, artist, and animator.
NATIONAL TIM DAY DATES
Year | Date | Day |
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2023 | December 28 | Thursday |
2024 | December 28 | Saturday |
2025 | December 28 | Sunday |
2026 | December 28 | Monday |
2027 | December 28 | Tuesday |