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Danish or Hawaiian form of Katherine or Karen
"pure"
Kalenah, another form of Kalena, may have a variety of possible derivations, though we see it as one of the many descendants of Katherine.
Variation of Kali, Sanskrit
"black one"
Kalika derives from the name of Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction. It appears in the book series The Last Vampire .
English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
A European nickname for Katherine variations.
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…
Breton variation of Katherine
Original twist on this classic.
Katey is a feminine name functioning primarily as a diminutive or variant spelling of Katherine/Catherine. This friendly, approachable variation maintains the charm of the original while creating a…
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…
Katlin is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Caitlin, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine' (Katherine). This…
Katlynn is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Katherine/Catherine, following the trend of creative spellings that gained popularity in the late 20th century. This particular…
Finnish variation of Katherine
A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever .
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…
Kaytlin is a modern feminine spelling variation of Caitlin, which originated as an Irish form of Catherine, meaning "pure." This contemporary spelling emerged during the trend of creative name…
English variation of Kiki, Finnish diminutive of Gertrud, or Hawaiian variation of Kate
"double happiness; strength of a spear; pure"
Keke is a multicultural double-punch nickname, notably borne by actress Keke Palmer. Palmer was born Lauren Keyana, yet her nickname does not derive from her middle name — her older sister had an…
Kenyana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation combining the popular prefix "Ken-" (found in names like Kenneth and Kendra) with elements reminiscent of African place names or the…
English, diminutive of Katherine
This endearing nickname name is one Katherine pet form that predates all the Kathys and Katies, having been fairly common in the eighteenth century. With the current mini-craze for animal-related…
