Timothée is of Greek origin, meaning 'honoring God'. It consists of two elements: 'timós', which means 'honor' or 'respect', and 'theós', meaning 'god'. This name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including Timothy in English, but Timothée retains its French roots. It is often associated with Saint Timothy, a companion of Paul the Apostle in the New Testament. In literature, Timothée de Fleurville is a character in Comtesse de Ségur's children's books, further popularizing this name in France.
The name Timothe appears to have had occasional popularity with five babies named thus each year in 1998, 2002, and 2003. This results in a total of fifteen children being given this name during these years.