Meaning
pure, clear
Origin
Catherine is a name of Greek origin, rooted in christian tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (BE, CA, CH, CL, CM, DE, FR, GB, HK, IE, MY, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- international
- feminine
- royal
Famous people named Catherine
- Saint Catherine of Alexandria
- catherine of aragon
- catherine of alexandria
Variations
katharina, caterina, catarina, Katherine, Kate, Cathy, Cath, Cat, Cate, katie, Katharine, Katerina
Nicknames
caty, cathy, Kate, Cath, Cat, katie, Cate
Popularity
Catherine appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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