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Catherine

Girl · Greek · Long name

Meaning
Pure

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KATH-rin
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'Aikaterine'; meaning debated, possibly from 'katharos' (pure).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ClassicVintageRoyal

Languages in use: Greek, Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, France

Alternate spellings

  • KatherineEnglish

    K-spelling variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Catherine the Great

    1729–1796

    Empress of Russia who expanded the empire and promoted Enlightenment ideas.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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