Forms of Aikaterine

Katarzyna

Polish variation of Catherine

"pure"

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…

Katell

Breton variation of Katherine

"pure"

Original twist on this classic.

Katelyn

Spelling variation of Caitlin

"pure"

One of the most popular of the trendy Caitlin variations, Katelyn points directly to components Kate and Lyn --making it a bit more traditionally feminine.

Katenka

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…

Kateri

Mohawk variation of Katherine

"pure"

St. Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American saint, canonized in 2012. St. Kateri was the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, born in 1656 in upstate New York. She converted to Christianity at age…

Katerina

Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to…

Katharina

German variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Katharina is an attractive form of Katherine and a great way to update a classic. Popular in Austria and a classic in Germany, it is typically pronounced as ka-ta-REE-na, though kath-uh-REE-nuh or…

Katharine

Spelling variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

This is the spelling that old-time film star Katharine Hepburn used, and it's still favored by fans wanting to reference her classic strength and beauty. But in general, it's losing ground to…

Katharyn

Katharyn represents an elegant, distinctive spelling variation of the classic name Katherine. With Greek origins, the name means 'pure' or 'clear,' derived from the Greek 'katharos.' This particular…

Kathe

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…

Katherin

English variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Variation of Katherine.

Katherina

Latin variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Variation of Katherine.

Katheryn

English variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Variation of Katherine.

Katheryne

Greek

"pure"

Variation of Katherine.

Kathi

Kathi is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Katherine. With Greek roots in the name Aikaterine, it carries the meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' This shortened, more casual variant became…

Kathie

Kathie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Katherine, which comes from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure.' This spelling variation was particularly popular in…

Kathleen

Anglicized form of Irish Caitlin

"pure"

Kathleen is the early Irish import version that came between Katherine and Kaitlin, and which hasn't been used in so long it's almost beginning to sound fresh again. It was a surprise pick by one of…

Kathlene

Kathlene is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Katherine or Kathleen. Derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' its meaning is debated but possibly relates to the Greek word…

Kathrine

English variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.

Kathy

English diminutive of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

There are lots of Kathy moms and grandmas but very few babies, most of whom are now called Kate or Katie.