What is the origin of the name Catherine?

Catherine is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Catherine?

Catherine is currently ranked #320 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Catherine?

Catherine is pronounced KATH-uh-rin.

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Catherine

KATH-uh-rin

Catherine is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Catherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, of uncertain meaning, but often associated with 'pure'. It's a timeless and popular name.”. It currently ranks #320 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1956.

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What Catherine Means

“Catherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, of uncertain meaning, but often associated with 'pure'. It's a timeless and popular name.”

The Story of Catherine

For centuries, empresses and saints have carried this name, and now it's ready for your daughter's own reign.

Catherine stems from the Greek name Aikaterine, often associated with the meaning 'pure.' It gained prominence through Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr in early Christianity, and became widely adopted across Europe. The name’s journey saw it embraced by royalty, most notably Catherine the Great of Russia, solidifying its regal connotations.

When you first write 'Catherine' on a birth announcement, you'll feel the cool, clean grace of it. It’s a name that speaks of quiet strength and an unshakeable inner core. Imagine calling it across a park, and knowing it belongs to a child with intelligence and dignity, a leader in her own right.