Caitriona

Gender: Female Pronunciation: ka-TREE-na Meaning of Caitriona: "pure" Origin of Caitriona: Gaelic variation of Catherine

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The name Caitriona is a girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish origin meaning "pure". Caitriona and is often added to lists like Unique Girl Names: Unusual and Rare and discussed in our forums with posts like "Girls Makeover - Two Middles".

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Both Caitriona and Catriona are commonly heard in Scotland and Ireland. The name was brought to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans, and is the source of nicknames Cait, Caitin, Caitlin and Triona. Actress Caitrona Balfe has gained recognition for her role on Outlander. Pronunciation is like the more phonetic Katrina.

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Caitriona Balfe, Irish model and actress
Caitríona Ruane, Northern Irish politician
Caitríona O'Leary, Irish traditional singer
Caitríona O'Reilly, Irish poet
Caitriona Jennings, Irish distance runner
Caitriona Mary Beggs, Irish cricketer