Catherine
KATH-uh-rin
Popularity
#320
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
668,624
Peak Year
#12,076 in 1956
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Catherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, of uncertain meaning, but often associated with 'pure'. It's a timeless and popular name.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Welsh actress and Academy Award winner.
Catherine the Great
Empress of Russia known for her reign.
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