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Cataleya

Heartcat-ah-lee-ah
Flower name, from English surname
"Cattley's flower"

Cataleya Origin and Meaning

The name Cataleya is a girl's name meaning "Cattley's flower".

Cataleya is the name of a genus of orchids that gained visibility as a baby name after it was used for the character played by Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. Part Caitlin, part Aaliyah, and part Leah, Cataleya is a trendy choice that just might transcend its momentary popularity. It is a spelling adaptation of Cattleya, named after the British horticulturalist William Cattley.

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Cataleya in Pop Culture

  • CataleyaZoe Saldana's character in Columbiana
  • A tropical American orchid (genus Cattleya)