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Comments and insights on the name Timbre: | Edit

Peopel often think it is short for September. People often mispronounce with because of spelling. The word refers to a quality of sound, not trees or lumber.

(For those looking for a namesake for a Tim, note that the word timbre is pronounced TAM-ber...not like timber.)

Personal experiences with the name Timbre: | Edit

I named my daughter after my brother Timothy, it was a favorite nickname of our gradndfathers. He would often say, "How's my big Timbre!"

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Meanings and history of the name Timbre: | Edit

My intention was as a deriviative of Timothy, but it's true dictionary defination pertains to the quality of a sound.

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Timbre in song, story & screen: | Edit

Vern Young has a song, "Timber I'm Fallin'"....in love with you.