By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Kaisa is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, functioning as a variant of Katherine or Kaarina. Simple yet distinctive, this name carries a fresh, modern sound while maintaining…
Kaija is a feminine Finnish name with Scandinavian roots, derived from the name Katja, which itself is a variant of Katherine. Its ultimate origin traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly…
Catrina is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin roots. It's a variation of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' meaning 'pure.' Catrina has special cultural significance in…
Variation of Kathleen, English and Irish
"pure"
Variant of Kathleen
Swedish diminutive of Katarina or Katharina
A bright and spiky diminutive of Katarina, this short form was in the Swedish Top 100 during the 2000s.
German; Scandinavian; Finnish; Dutch; Slovene; Croatian, from Greek
A sweet and international short form of Catherine, pronounced like Katya and used in various European languages.
Breton variation of Katherine
Original twist on this classic.
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…
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…
Kathe is a feminine name that serves as a shortened form of Katherine or a German variation of Kate. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' though its exact meaning remains…
Greek
Variation of Katherine.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Finnish variation of Katherine
A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever .
Katrien is a Dutch and Flemish feminine name, serving as a variant of Katherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' Popular in the Netherlands, Belgium, and…
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…
Katrijn is a feminine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variation of Katherine or Catherine. With roots tracing back to the Greek name Aikaterine, it ultimately means 'pure.' This elegant name has been…
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…
