CATHERINE  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "pure"

Popularity in 2008: #149

One of the oldest and most consistently well-used female names, with endless variations and nicknames. The C form feels more gently old-fashioned and feminine than the more popular K versions. Most stylish nickname right now: Kate...or Cate, a la Blanchett.

Variations:
Cathirin, Katherine, Cathiryn, Kathleyn, Kathileen, Catheria, Kathlene, Carynn, Catherene, Katinka, Kathy, Catherin, Trinette, Cathrinn, Cathelin, Katherynn, Catheryn, Cathlene, Cathe, Catharyn, Trina, Cate, Cataina, Carrin, Catrika, Cathaline, Katheryn, Kat, Catreeka, Cathey, Kathie, Cathaleen, Katherin, Caren, Cassi, Kaitrine, Catreena, Catlaina, Kathryne, Kathrinna, Kathline, Kaitrionagh, Catricia, Catrice, Catina, Kaitrinna, Caterin, Cass, Katchen, Katey, Katharyn, Katica, Kaitlin, Catha, Kathi, Cataleena, Catarena, Caity, Catherinn, Catharyne, Kait, Kaitie, Kaitriona, Cathenne, Kaitey, Catey, Katina, Katherina, Kathleen, Caitlinn, Katie, Katelle, Kathrine, Cathryn, Katha, Kaitrin, Kataleen, Caterine, Catrelle, Kathyleen, Catharin, Kaitlinne, Cathee, Kathryn, Cassie, Catheren, Catrine, Kathyrine, Kathiryn, Katee, Kate, Kaity, Cassey, Catharen, Catherina, Cathie, Cathleen, Carri, Cathline, Catharyna, Katalina, Caryn, Cathi

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Catherine is being discussed in our message boards:

• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C... Girls!
• what if you had 20 kids?
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Poll: Once a Nickname... Always a Nickname???
• Looking for classic & sweet-sounding girl's name

Read Nameberry blog posts about Catherine:

• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming
• COMPLETE LIST OF CONTEST WINNERS
• GIRLY NAMES WITH TOMBOY NICKNAMES