International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Katrin is a feminine name of Greek origin, serving as a variation of Katherine, which means 'pure.' This sleeker, more streamlined spelling is particularly popular in Germanic and Scandinavian…
Danish, Cornish
"pure; daisy"
A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
Welsh and German
"pure"
The sweet and simple Welsh form of Katherine, long popular in Wales but dropping down the popularity charts now. As a German name, it's a short form of Katharina.
Kati is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Katherine or Katalin, particularly in Hungarian, Finnish, and Estonian cultures. Katherine ultimately derives from the Greek name…
Greek
Variation of Katherine.
Katriina is a feminine name of Finnish origin, representing a cultural variation of Katherine or Katerina. Derived ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterinē, its meaning is often associated with…
Katerinka is a feminine name that serves as an affectionate diminutive form of Katerina or Ekaterina, the Slavic versions of Katherine. With Greek origins meaning 'pure,' this elaborated diminutive…
Hungarian, Russian, and Dutch diminutive of Katherine or Katarina, Greek
With its distinctive '-inka' suffix, common in Slavic and Eastern European diminutives, Katinka carries a playful yet sophisticated quality. The name enjoyed some popularity in the Netherlands and…
Carine is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a variation of Karina or as a feminine form of Carus, a Latin name meaning "dear" or "beloved." In French-speaking regions, particularly…
Breton variation of Katherine
Original twist on this classic.
Polish variation of Catherine
Countless notable figures from Polish history, and one America's Next Top Model contestant, have used this version of Catherine, made extra spicy by that "zy." Those interested in honoring a relative…
Katica is a feminine Hungarian name that serves as a diminutive form of Katalin (the Hungarian equivalent of Katherine). The name carries a delicate, melodic quality with its distinctive Eastern…
Ecaterina is the Romanian form of Katherine or Catherine, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'pure.' This elegant variation maintains the name's dignified history while offering a distinctive…
Hungarian variation of Katherine, English from Greek
Hungarian form of Katherine.
Katenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Ekaterina (Catherine). This endearing variant adds warmth and intimacy to the formal name through the…
Katka is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Katerina (Katherine) in Czech, Slovak, and other Slavic languages. This affectionate shortened version conveys warmth and…
