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It's better than Simon, but still not good. I haven't got a Lion King association, but I do think of 'Timon of Athens' - not one of that nice Mr Shakespeare's more cheerful moments! I think it's perfectly usable, though, if you like it: Greek names seem to be getting popular.

Not after Disney played with it... So it's a name that is unusable and has a great meaning... just like the dreaded Adolf. Both are just unusable for the fact that people would shame anyone considering using these names.

Maybe it was because of the Mercutio thread, but I first thought of Shakespeare's play when I saw the topic title. While I'm not a fan of the name, I think the sound and look of Timon is pleasing enough, and it has a positive meaning. Though uncommon, it's not too exotic or unusual, and it would easily fit in with the more popular names. However, I do think many people would associate it with the Lion King meerkat. In any other case I would judge it usable, but I have some reservations about deeming it so because of that connection.

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Are kids these days familiar with the Lion King at all? I think those born in the eighties/nineties and their parents would get the reference, but I don't know if it's very popular anymore.

...and Pumbaa

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Sorry, but I had to say that. I don't really think it would be usable as a first name.