Caitriona name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Scottish and Irish
Pronunciation: ka-TREE-na
Meaning: The Pure
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What does Caitriona mean?

Caitriona's meaning is The Pure used for girls that originated from Old Greek is used primarily in Irish and Scottish. Caitriona is variant form of cherished Karine. Karine is form of lofty Carina.

Also Karine is form of eminent Karin. Karine is also form of eminent Karina. Karine is English and German cognate of Carine. Also Karine is English cognate of Cara. Karine is also equivalent of Carine in German and English languages.

Karine is also equivalent of Carina in German language. Karine is also form of Karen in French and Russian languages. Karine is also English cognate of Karina. Originated from Old Greek and Italian, Prevalent Karine, Karine means "The Pure and Pretty".

How do I pronounce Caitriona?

One syllabled Caitriona is most commonly pronounced as ka-TREE-na with emphasis on second TREE syllable. ca(i)-trio-na or cait-riona are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Caitriona

Aikaterine, Cateline, Katharina, Karine, Carina, Karin, Karina, Carine, Cara, Karen, Caitlin, Cate, Catheryn, Catelynn, Catharina, Ecaterina, Caarina, Karena, Caron, Carin, Karolina, Oskarine, Carrine, Caira, Carry, Carola, Carolina, Caren, Karra, Anakaren, Karenlee, Caelyn, Katleen, Kaitlin, Katie

Middle Names for Caitriona

Mee, Severine, Tyia, view more middle names that goes with Caitriona

How popular is the name Caitriona?

Caitriona is common in Ireland where over 2444 new-borns have been given the name since 1964. At the peak of its usage in 1986, it ranked 70th when 121 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Caitriona is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1987 but could not make beyond the top 7000. Over 228 people have been named Caitriona in United States.

In England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 1996 when it ranked 1914th.

Also, Caitriona is a familiar name in Northern Ireland and England.

At least, 3000 people globally have carried Caitriona as their given name according to our research.

YearRankBirths
2022900411
2021151655
2019104489
2018677417
2017106749
2016161945
2015947311
2013109889
2012149556
2008174955
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Caitriona?

You are an adventurer who follows his intuition. Helping people, protecting nature and animals are your main preoccupation. You don't look like yourself when you are around someone you like. You are all about adventure and travel. You can't stand injustice. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. Letter A at the end of your name foreshadows your high ambition to become someone in life. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again.

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Sibling Names for Caitriona

Are you looking for a unique and meaningful name for your baby girl? Caitriona, an Irish name meaning "pure", may be the perfect choice. If you're inspired by this name, we've compiled a list of sibling names that pair well with Caitriona. From classic to modern, this list has something for everyone.

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Famous people named Caitriona

  • Caitriona O'Reilly, Irish poet and critic
  • Caitriona Balfe in Now You See Me as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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