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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.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginGreek

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

3

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

InnocentPlayfulKindSweet

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#63 in 1889

Total Births

2,467

First Recorded

1880

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