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Catherine

Name Meaning:

English form of the French Katherine, from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). Origin debated, possibly meaning "pure" (from 'katharos') or related to the goddess Hecate.

Noteable Namesakes

Catherine the Great (Empress of Russia); Catherine Zeta-Jones (Actress); Catherine, Princess of Wales; St. Catherine of Siena

Origin

Greek

Popularity

US: #205, UK: #223

Variations/Nicknames

Kate; Kathy; Cathy; Katie; Kitty; Kat; Rina; Trina; Cath

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