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Timon

Timon is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Timon (Τίμων), a form likely connected with the concept of honor. The name has appeared in classical literature and has been used in various European languages.

In classical literature, Timon of Phlius (fl. 3rd century BCE) was a Greek comic poet known for

In modern popular culture, Timon is a fictional meerkat who appears in Disney's The Lion King franchise

Usage and variations: Timon is primarily a given name but can also be found as a surname

satirical
verses;
the
name
Timon
also
figures
in
the
legend
of
Timon
of
Athens,
an
Athenian
figure
cited
in
ancient
sources.
The
English-language
tragedy
Timon
of
Athens,
written
by
William
Shakespeare
and
first
performed
in
1605,
reimagines
this
character
as
a
misanthrope
who
falls
into
poverty.
as
a
witty
companion
to
Pumbaa.
The
character
originated
in
the
1994
animated
film
and
has
since
appeared
in
sequels,
television
series,
and
merchandise.
in
some
cases.
The
name
has
several
international
forms,
and
diminutive
or
affectionate
forms
vary
by
language.