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Katherine

Gender: F

Origin of Katherine: Greek

Meaning of Katherine: "pure"

Katherine's Popularity in 2011: #61

Katherine is one of the oldest, most diverse, and all-around best names: it's powerful, feminine, royal, saintly, classic, popular, adaptable. Katherine also has spellings, short forms, and admirable namesakes abound. The Katherine spelling has been the preferred one in recent years, though Catherine has a gentle vintage appeal. The Katharine spelling relates to Hepburn. Sleeker, more modern-feeling Kathryn has in fact been used for centuries and is still popular if not exactly stylish.

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People who liked Katherine also like:

Elizabeth, Charlotte, Audrey, Claire, Eliza, Juliet, Julia, Jane, Louisa, Rose, Henry, William, James

Famous People Named Katherine
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Katherine Anne Porter, American writer and journalist
Katherine "Katie" Couric, American newscaster
Katherine Heigl, American actress
Katharine Hepburn, American actress
Katherine Moennig, American actress
Katharine Hope McPhee, American singer and actress
Katherine Evelyn Anita "Katie" Cassidy, American actress
Katherine Jenkins, Welsh classical singer
Pop Culture References for the Name Katherine
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Katherine Pierce, character on the television series The Vampire Diaries
Katherine "Kitty" Bennet, character in Pride and Prejudice

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