Catherine name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Catherine cath-er-in
Meaning: Pure and Innocent
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What does Catherine mean?

Desirable and Perpetual Old Greek Catherine is a gender insensitive name, meaning of Catherine is "Pure or Innocent" is used specifically in Tamil, Danish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Kannada, Finnish and Gujarati. Catherine is variation of well-liked Karine.

Karine is variation of well-liked Carina. Also Karine is a variation of widespread Karin. Karine is also a variation of widespread Karina. Karine is German and English equivalent of Carine. Also Karine is English equivalent of Cara.

Karine is also English and German cognate of Carine. Karine is also equivalent of Carina in German language. Karine is also Russian and French form of Karen. Karine is also equivalent of Karina in English language.

Pleasing and All time favorite Old Greek, Italian and Latin Karine, meaning of Karine is "The Pure and Dear". Also Catherine is equivalent of Katharina in French and English languages. The name is celebrated on November 25 or April 29.

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How do I pronounce Catherine?

Two syllabled Catherine is most commonly pronounced as cath-er-in. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., c(a)-theri-ne or cath(e)-rine.

Variants of Catherine

Aikaterine, Cateline, Katharina, Cahterine, Karine, Carina, Karin, Karina, Carine, Cara, Karen, Caitlin, Cate, Catheryn, Annacatherine, Anna, Catharina, Ecaterina

Nicknames for Catherine

Plenty of nicknames available for baby name Catherine include:

Names that rhyme with Catherine

How popular is the name Catherine?

Catherine was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 662164 babies have been given the moniker in 244 years. At its zenith in 1914, the moniker grabbed the 18th spot and 12065 baby girls were given the name.

However after 244 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names a whooping 80 times Also, Catherine was among the popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 7851 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1996, it ranked 68th when 880 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 6 times Also, a popular name in Ireland having over 22526 recievers in 56 years of usage. Presently the name is rising, in 1964, 1412 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 2nd position.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 5 baby names 17 times Also, Catherine was an extremely popular name in France. Over 394849 babies have been given the first name in 156 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1960, 19905 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 156 years.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 13 times Also, Catherine was a popular name in New South Wales. Over 13641 babies have been given the name in 41 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1963, 664 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 8th position. After 41 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 6 times

Catherine was a common name in Queensland. Over 4546 babies have been named Catherine since 1960. At its zenith in 1964,.

After 35 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Catherine is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 183 on girl names chart when 65 babies were given the name Catherine. Over 516 people have been named Catherine in Belgium.

Catherine is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 166 babies in Switzerland have been named Catherine. However things change on global perspective, Catherine is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Kenya, DR Congo, Tanzania and Zambia.

Also the baby name is popular in Uganda, Malawi, Cameroon, Nigeria, Canada, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Benin, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Congo, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Northern Ireland, Wales, Chile, Guinea, Chad, New Zealand, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Liberia, Syria and Peru.

According to our findings, at least 3030000 people have been bestowed Catherine around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20182041498
20171981573
20161951660
20151771799
20141701938
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Catherine in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0426401794
Finland000825

What numbers say about Catherine?

Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. You love books and movies with a powerful message. Your motto is: be the change you want to see in the world and make a difference while you are alive. People envy your success and personal life, and would give just anything to be like you. You want to be the boss in every situation. You never get too obsessed with a person because you know that everything in life is temporary, especially relationships.

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  •  Staffan - Predominant Staffan is used specifically in Scandinavian, Finnish and Norwegian is rooted from Old Greek is used as a boy name. Staffan is Swedish form of Stefan
  •  Alexander - Mainly used in Swedish, Tamil and Norwegian persistent and frequently used, Alexander aimed at both genders has its origin in English and Slavic, meaning of Alexander is "Protector or Defender of Men"
  •  Dorey means Of the Dorian Tribe, Isis was the Principal Goddess of Ancient Egypt and Gift of Isis is rooted from Old Greek is used as a gender insensitive name. Dorey is derived from Dorian.
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Middle names for Catherine

These widely-accepted and loveable middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Catherine .

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Sibling Names for Catherine

Are you considering naming your baby girl Catherine but unsure of the perfect sibling names to pair with it? Look no further! We have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 options for both boys and girls that will complement and enhance the timeless elegance of the name Catherine.

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Famous people named Catherine

  • Catherine of Siena, tertiary of the Dominican Order and a Scholastic philosopher and theologian
  • Catherine of Alexandria, is, according to tradition
  • Catherine Millet, French writer, art critic, curator
  • Catherine of Vadstena, Swedish saint
  • Catherine Labouré,
  • Catherine Booth, was co-founder of The Salvation Army
  • Catherine Chidgey, New Zealand novelist and short-story writer
  • Catherine Gore,
  • Catherine Ndereba, Kenyan marathon runner
  • Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, daughter of Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet
  • Catherine Maria Fanshawe, English poet, the daughter of John Fanshawe
  • Catherine Hall, British feminist historian
  • Catherine Winkworth, translated the German chorale tradition of church hymns for English speakers
  • Catherine Montour, prominent Iroquois leader living
  • Catherine Guy-Quint, French politician and Member of the European Parliament for central France
  • Catherine Helen Spence, Scottish-born Australian author, teacher, journalist
  • Catherine LaCugna, feminist Catholic theologian and author of 'God For Us'
  • Catherine of Taranto, Countess of Copertino, daughter of Mary of Enghien and Raimondo del Balzo Orsini di Nola and sister of Giovanni Antonio del Balzo Orsini
  • Catherine Howard, Countess of Suffolk, English court office holder
  • Catherine Théot, French visionary
  • Catherine Robbe-Grillet,
  • Catherine Mandeville Snow, last woman hanged in Newfoundland
  • Catherine Bott, British soprano and a Baroque specialist
  • Catherine Spalding,
  • Catherine Kidwell, American novelist
  • Catherine Wreford, professional actress, dancer and singer
  • Catherine Lalumière, French politician of the Radical Party of the Left
  • Catherine Carr, silent-film era screenwriter with at least 28 films to her credit
  • Catherine of Bologna, The patron saint of artists and against temptations
  • Catherine Barnett, American poet and educator
  • Catherine Walters, fashion trendsetter and one of the last of the great courtesans of Victorian London
  • Catherine Itzin, critic specialising
  • Catherine Wolf, important amateur American tennis player
  • Catherine Waugh McCulloch, American lawyer, noted suffragist, and reformer
  • Catherine Birnie,
  • Catherine Bush, Canadian novelist
  • Catherine Feller, British actress and educator
  • Catherine of Foix, Countess of Candale, French noblewoman
  • Catherine Carey, Countess of Nottingham, cousin, lady-in-waiting
  • Catherine Gallagher, historicist literary critic and Victorianist
  • Catherine Gee, English television presenter and property expert
  • Catherine Caradja, celebrated Romanian aristocrat and philanthropist
  • Catherine Murphy, Welsh former athlete
  • Catherine Heath, British novelist
  • Catherine Texier, novelist, journalist
  • Catherine Drinker Bowen, American writer best known for her biographies
  • Catherine Cranston, leading figure in the development of tea rooms
  • Catherine Willis Gray, American socialite
  • Catherine Coleman, American chemist
  • Catherine Dauvergne, Dean of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia since 2015
  • Catherine of Aragon, was Queen of England
  • Catherine de' Medici, Italian noblewoman

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