Kittie
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Kittie is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1889.
What Kittie Means
“A diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.”
The Story of Kittie
This name, a whisper of innocence and a challenge to norms, carries the spirit of a woman who rode against the wind.
Kittie is a charming diminutive of Katherine, a name with ancient Greek roots, meaning 'pure.' While Katherine itself has a long and storied history across Europe, Kittie emerged as a more intimate, often playful, variation in English-speaking countries. It evokes a sense of sweet simplicity, a pure spirit in a smaller, endearing form.
The sound of 'Kittie' is like the gentle chime of a tiny bell. It’s a name you’ll delight in saying, a soft sound you’ll repeat as you hold your daughter close. When you write it on a tiny onesie or a drawing, it feels light and joyful, full of an innocent charm. It’s a name that captures a pure, playful spirit you already sense in her.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Kittie Knox
African-American cyclist, challenged gender norms
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#63 in 1889
Total Births
2,467
First Recorded
1880
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