Characters on Prison Break

Katie

English, diminutive of Katherine

"pure"

Friendly mega-popular short form of Katherine that has definitively replaced Kathy, Katie is often given on its own. Going forward, though, Katie is more stylishly clipped itself to the grownup Kate.

Gretchen

German, diminutive of Margarethe

"pearl"

Like Greta, Gretchen is a German Margaret diminutive that has become an American quasi-classic, though not much used today, having dropped off the list in 2009. She was at her high point in the…

Jeanette

French, diminutive of Jeanne

Relic of a past period of French favorites, out to pasture with Claudette and Paulette.