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Cathy

KATH-ee

Popularity

#5968

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

170,634

Peak Year

#10,961 in 1958

First Recorded

1918

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Catherine, derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' with uncertain meaning, potentially 'pure'.

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CatCath

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cathy Rigby

    American actress and gymnast.

  • Cathy Freeman

    Australian track and field athlete.

Nicknames

CatCath

Spelling Variations

KathyKathie

Similar Names

KatherineCarolynClaireChristine

Personality Traits

FriendlyKindHonestReliable

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