Timofey (Тимофей) is a good name for Russian character. Its Orthodox, came from Greece. In Russian its just a sound, like mantra. But means "the one, who respect God" in Greek.
Nothing girlish at all, very strong male name. The short & quick name is Timoha (Тимоха), not Timo. You can use Tim, but its uncommon.
The girlish nickname could be Tima (Тима). If you say Tima to Timofey, he will be aggravated. Even more girlish form is Timochka (Тимочка), that could be correct short & sweet name for Timofey.
Timo is neutral gender and unlikely to be used by Russians. May be Timofey loves French culture and calls himself "timO". But are you sure, you need a gay character? Because its their style.
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Re: Timo...
Date: 2006-11-02 04:24 pm (UTC)Nothing girlish at all, very strong male name. The short & quick name is Timoha (Тимоха), not Timo. You can use Tim, but its uncommon.
The girlish nickname could be Tima (Тима). If you say Tima to Timofey, he will be aggravated. Even more girlish form is Timochka (Тимочка), that could be correct short & sweet name for Timofey.
Timo is neutral gender and unlikely to be used by Russians. May be Timofey loves French culture and calls himself "timO". But are you sure, you need a gay character? Because its their style.