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Kathleen

kath-LEEN

Popularity

#1109

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

715,129

Peak Year

#26,749 in 1951

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kathleen is the Anglicized form of Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine. It means 'pure' or 'clear'.

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KathyKateKatKatie

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kathleen Turner

    American actress known for her roles in films.

  • Kathleen Battle

    American operatic soprano with a distinctive voice.

Nicknames

KathyKateKatKatie

Spelling Variations

CathleenKaitlinKathlyn

Similar Names

ColleenEileenMaureenShannon

Personality Traits

KindIndependentCreativeLoyal

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