Cathleen
kath-LEEN
Popularity
#9030
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
29,922
Peak Year
#1,159 in 1958
First Recorded
1896
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Cathleen is an Irish form of Catherine, derived from the Greek word *Aikaterine*, of uncertain meaning but often associated with "pure."
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Cathleen Nesbitt
British actress known for classic roles
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