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Katy

KAY-tee

Popularity

#2467

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

20,891

Peak Year

#674 in 1987

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Katy is a diminutive of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain meaning, though often associated with 'pure'.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Katy Perry

    American singer, songwriter, and television judge

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

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