Caitriona

ka-TREE-na

Gaelic variation of Catherine

"pure"

Caitriona Origin and Meaning

The name Caitriona is a girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish origin meaning "pure".

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 Katrina.

Popularity of the name Caitriona

• 1868 Nameberry 2022

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Famous People Named Caitriona

• 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

The name Caitriona in Pop Culture

• Caitriona Cassidy character on Irish TV series "Fair City"