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Catherine

KATH-uh-rin

Popularity

#320

falling

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.

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Numerology

4

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.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

IntelligentKindGracefulIndependent

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