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Irish
"first"
Kady, though it has an authentic Irish meaning, may also be a variation of Katy short form of Kadence, or combination of initials K. and D. Though Kady is more distinctive, everyone will just hear it…
English, diminutive and surname
Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year. Its origins are unclear, and as many possible meanings and…
Variation of Kathleen, English and Irish
"pure"
Variant of Kathleen
Kade is shown here as a feminine name, though it has traditionally been more common for boys. It has multiple possible origins, including being a short form of names like Kaden/Caden (from Welsh…
Cathryn is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Catherine, which traces back to Greek origins, meaning 'pure.' This alternative spelling maintains the classic elegance of the…
Short form of Katherine or Catherine
An alternative spelling of Katy, if you're more of a C person.
American variation of Caitlin or Kaylin
While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that…
Cade as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its more traditional masculine usage. With British origins, Cade derives from an Old English word meaning 'round' or possibly from…
Botanical name
From the botanical name for common heather, Calluna vulgaris , which ultimately derives from the Greek kallos "beauty". A unique, nature-inspired route to the fashionable nicknames Callie and Luna.
Catie is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Catherine or Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning "pure." This cheerful, approachable nickname has…
Cadie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Cadence or Arcadia, or a modern variant of Katie or Kady. With its friendly, approachable sound,…
Gaelic variation of Catherine
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…
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.
Cace is an uncommon masculine name with ambiguous origins. It may function as a variant spelling of Case or Casey, which have Irish origins meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' Alternatively, it could…
Spelling variation of Kai or short form of Cayden, Cayson et al
There were no baby boys named Cay born in the US last year, but there's no reason why there couldn't be, especially with the rise in popularity of the similar Kai as well as the nouveau proper names…
Cornish variation of Kane
"man of the eastern sky"
This name is unusual enough that the spelling variation won't be too much of a further complication. While the Biblical cognate Cain may be more classic, this removes the name from any negative…
