Catharine

Spelling variation of Catherine, Greek
"pure"

Catharine Origin and Meaning

The name Catharine is a girl's name meaning "pure".

Actress Hepburn made the Katharine spelling famous, which seems to be the inspiration for this spin on Catherine.

# 982 in the US

Catharine Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Catharine

  • Catharine Maria Sedgwick
    American novelist
  • Catharine Alice MacKinnon
    American feminist and activist
  • Catharine van Tussenbroek
    Dutch physician and feminist
  • Catharine Northcutt "Catie" Ball
    American Olympic swimmer
  • Catharine Esther Beecher
    American educator and feminist
  • Catharine Merrill
    American nurse and early university professor
  • Catharine Morris Cox Miles
    American psychologist

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