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Catherine
say it kath-rin
What Catherine means
- Greek and Latin meaning uncertain; long linked to Greek 'pure' debated Christian saint: Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena
- Greek of uncertain origin, long linked with Greek katharos 'pure' debated Christian saint: Catherine of Alexandria; Catherine of Siena
How popular it is
Its use is falling over the last ten years.
- no. 134 in Ireland (2017)
- no. 197 in Ontario & Quebec (2020)
- no. 249 in Northern Ireland (2025)
- no. 305 in Scotland (2025)
- no. 331 in the US (2024)
- no. 382 in New Zealand (2023)
- no. 455 in Australia (2024)
- no. 526 in England & Wales (2024)
In the United States it was most popular around 1900.
Other forms
Katherine, Caterina, Ekaterina, Kate, Kathryn, Katarina
Names with a similar meaning
Lily Ines Phoebe Agnes Catalina Bianca Fatima Kayla Kate Kaia Katie Lian
Catherine in stories
- Halo: Catherine Halsey, the scientist who created the Spartans
- Catherine: Catherine, the seductive woman haunting Vincent's dreams
- Northanger Abbey: Catherine Morland, the novel-loving young heroine
- Wuthering Heights: Catherine Earnshaw, Heathcliff's wild, beloved Cathy