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{{short description|Feminine given name}}
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{{Wiktionary|Katherine|Catherine}}
{{Infobox given name
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| related names ={{hlist|Catalina or Katalina|Caitlín|Carin or [[Karen (name)|Karen]]|[[Catarina (given name)|Catarina]] or [[Katarina (given name)|Katarina]]|Catharina or Katharina| [[Catharine (given name)|Catharine]] or Katharine|Cate or Kate|[[Caterina]] or [[Katerina]]| Caterine| Catheryn| Cathrin| Catrin| Catrina|Catriona|Cetherane|Chatarina|[[Ekaterina]]| [[Katrina (given name)|Katrina]]| Yekaterina}}
| related names ={{hlist|Catalina or Katalina|Caitlín|Carin or [[Karen (name)|Karen]]|[[Catarina (given name)|Catarina]] or [[Katarina (given name)|Katarina]]|Catharina or Katharina| [[Catharine (given name)|Catharine]] or Katharine|Cate or Kate|[[Caterina]] or [[Katerina]]| Caterine| Catheryn| Cathrin| Catrin| Catrina|Catriona|Cetherane|Chatarina|[[Ekaterina]]| [[Katrina (given name)|Katrina]]| Yekaterina}}
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'''Katherine''', also spelled '''Catherine''' and [[Catherina|other variations]], is a feminine [[given name]]. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, [[Catherine of Alexandria]].<ref name=W/>
'''Katherine''' ({{IPAc-en|k|æ|θ|ə|r|ɪ|n}}), also spelled '''Catherine''' and [[Catherina|other variations]], is a feminine [[given name]]. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, [[Catherine of Alexandria]].<ref name=W/>


In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective {{lang|grc|καθαρός}} ({{lang|grc-Latn|katharos}}), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants ''Katharine'' and ''Catharine''. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past. ''Katherine'', with a middle 'e', was first recorded in England in 1196 after being brought back from the [[Crusades]].<ref name=W>{{cite book| last=Withycombe |first= E. G. |year=1976 |title= The Concise Dictionary of English Christian Names|edition= 3rd |location=London |publisher= Omega Books | isbn= 1-85007-059-8}}</ref>
In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective {{lang|grc|καθαρός}} ({{lang|grc-Latn|katharos}}), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants ''Katharine'' and ''Catharine''. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past. ''Katherine'', with a middle 'e', was first recorded in England in 1196 after being brought back from the [[Crusades]].<ref name=W>{{cite book| last=Withycombe |first= E. G. |year=1976 |title= The Concise Dictionary of English Christian Names|edition= 3rd |location=London |publisher= Omega Books | isbn= 1-85007-059-8}}</ref>
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** {{hlist|2011: Katherine (169)|Catherine (233)| Katlyn (615)|Kathleen (714)| Katerina (841)|Catrin (989)}}
** {{hlist|2011: Katherine (169)|Catherine (233)| Katlyn (615)|Kathleen (714)| Katerina (841)|Catrin (989)}}
** {{hlist|2021: Catherine (457)| Katherine (478)| Kathleen (983)}}
** {{hlist|2021: Catherine (457)| Katherine (478)| Kathleen (983)}}
* The last appearance of ''Katharine'' in the top 1000 was in 2008 at a rank of 817th and a count {{avoid wrap|of 410}}. There is no record of the spelling ''Catharine'' appearing in the top 100 girls' names in England and Wales.</ref>
* The last appearance of ''Katharine'' in the top 1000 was in 2008 at a rank of 817th and a count {{avoid wrap|of 410}}. There is no record of the spelling ''Catharine'' appearing in the top 100 girls' names in England and Wales.</ref>


Diminutives include: Katie, Katy, Kate, Kathy, Kathe, Kath, Kay, Kat, Katja or Katya, Kota, Katyusha, Katrya, Kitty, Kit, Kasia; many of these are also sometimes given as independent names.<ref name=W/>
Diminutives include: Katie, Katy, Kate, Kathy, Kathe, Kath, Kay, Kat, Katja or Katya, Kota, Katyusha, Katrya, Kitty, Kit, Kasia; many of these are also sometimes given as independent names.<ref name=W/>
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=== Language variants===
=== Language variants===
The following is a list of various forms of the name ''Katherine'', all ultimately associated with a common Greek-language origin of uncertain meaning but influenced by the {{lang-grc|καθαρός}}, 'pure'. These forms are in use as a given name in the language noted, or were formerly. The list includes short or pet forms ([[hypocorism]]s), associated with ''Katherine'' or one of its variants:
The following is a list of various forms of the name ''Katherine'', all ultimately associated with a common Greek-language origin of uncertain meaning but influenced by the {{langx|grc|καθαρός}}, 'pure'. These forms are in use as a given name in the language noted, or were formerly. The list includes short or pet forms ([[hypocorism]]s), associated with ''Katherine'' or one of its variants:
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* {{lang|grc|Αἰκατερίνη}} ([[Ancient Greek]])
* {{lang|grc|Αἰκατερίνη}} ([[Ancient Greek]])
* Aikaterine ([[Old French]])
* Aikaterine ([[Old French]])
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* Akaterina ([[Turkish language|Turkish]])
* Cadi ([[Welsh language|Welsh]])
* Cadi ([[Welsh language|Welsh]])
* Cáit ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Cáit ([[Irish language|Irish]])
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* Caitria ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caitria ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caitrín ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caitrín ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caitrina ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caitríona ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caitríona ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Caja ([[Danish language|Danish]])
* Caja ([[Danish language|Danish]])
* Catherine, Katarina, Katherine, Katerina ([[Indonesian language|Indonesian]])
* Cajsa ([[Swedish language|Swedish]])
* Cajsa ([[Swedish language|Swedish]])
* [[Caren (name)|Caren]] ([[Welsh language|Welsh]])
* [[Caren (name)|Caren]] ([[Welsh language|Welsh]])
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* Catrien ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Catrien ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Catrin ([[German language|German]], [[Welsh language|Welsh]])
* Catrin ([[German language|German]], [[Welsh language|Welsh]])
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* Catrina ([[Romanian language|Romanian]])
* Catrine ([[Swedish language|Swedish]])
* Catrine ([[Swedish language|Swedish]])
* Catrinel ([[Romanian language|Romanian]])
* Catrinel ([[Romanian language|Romanian]])
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* [[Catrìona]] ([[Scottish Gaelic]])<ref name=W/>
* Catrina ([[Romanian language|Romanian]])
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* [[Catrìona]] ([[Scottish Gaelic]], [[Irish language|Irish]])<ref name=W/>
** Tríona ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* Catterina ([[Italian language|Italian]])<ref name="de felice"/>
* Catterina ([[Italian language|Italian]])<ref name="de felice"/>
* Catuxa ([[Galician language|Galician]])
* Catuxa ([[Galician language|Galician]])
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* {{transl|ka|Eka}}: {{lang-ka|ეკა}}
* {{transl|ka|Eka}}: {{lang-ka|ეკა}}
* ''[[Ekaterina]]'': {{lang|mk|Екатерина}} ([[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]], [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]])
* ''[[Ekaterina]]'': {{lang|mk|Екатерина}} ([[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]], [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]])
* {{transl|ru|[[Ekaterina]]}}, or {{transl|ru|Jekaterina, Yekaterina}}: {{lang-ru|Екатерина}}<ref name=W/>
* {{transl|ru|[[Ekaterina]]}}, or {{transl|ru|Jekaterina, Yekaterina}}: {{langx|ru|Екатерина}}<ref name=W/>
* [[Ekaterina]] ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
* [[Ekaterina]] ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
* {{transl|ka|Ekaterine}}: {{lang-ka|ეკატერინე}}
* {{transl|ka|Ekaterine}}: {{lang-ka|ეკატერინე}}
* {{transl|zh|Gaa Fu Lin}}: {{lang|zh-hk|嘉芙蓮}} ([[Hong Kong Cantonese]])
* {{transl|zh|Gaa Fu Lin}}: {{lang|zh-hk|嘉芙蓮}} ([[Hong Kong Cantonese]])
* {{transl|hy|Gadara}}: ({{lang-hy|Գադարա}})
* {{transl|hy|Gadara}}: ({{langx|hy|Գադարա}})
* {{transl|hy|Gadarine}}: ({{lang-hy|Կատարինէ}})
* {{transl|hy|Gadarine}}: ({{langx|hy|Կատարինէ}})
* {{lang|smi|Gáhteriinná}} ([[Sami languages|Sami]])
* {{lang|smi|Gáhteriinná}} ([[Sami languages|Sami]])
* {{lang|smi|Gáre}} ([[Sami languages|Sami]])
* {{lang|smi|Gáre}} ([[Sami languages|Sami]])
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* Kaatje ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Kaatje ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Kaća ([[Serbian language|Serbian]])
* Kaća ([[Serbian language|Serbian]])
* {{transl|be|Kaciaryna}}: ({{lang-be|Кацярына}})
* {{transl|be|Kaciaryna}}: ({{langx|be|Кацярына}})
* Kadara: ({{lang-hy|Կատարա}})
* Kadara: ({{langx|hy|Կատարա}})
* Kadarine: ({{lang-hy|Կատարինէ}})
* Kadarine: ({{langx|hy|Կատարինէ}})
* Kadi ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
* Kadi ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
* [[Kadri (name)|Kadri]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
* [[Kadri (name)|Kadri]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
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* Kailie ([[English language|English]], [[French language|French]])
* Kailie ([[English language|English]], [[French language|French]])
* Kailua ([[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]])
* Kailua ([[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]])
* {{transl|el|Kelavra}}: {{lang-el|Καιλαύρα}}, {{lang-ar|كلارا}}. (Also [[German language|German]])
* {{transl|el|Kelavra}}: {{langx|el|Καιλαύρα}}, {{langx|ar|كلارا}}. (Also [[German language|German]])
* Kena: {{lang-el|Καινά}}, {{lang-ar|كائنا}}. (Also English)
* Kena: {{langx|el|Καινά}}, {{langx|ar|كائنا}}. (Also English)
* Kera: {{lang-el|Καίρα}}; {{lang-ar|كيرا}}
* Kera: {{langx|el|Καίρα}}; {{langx|ar|كيرا}}
* Keri, Kerry: {{lang-el|Καίρη}}; {{lang-ar|كيري}}; {{lang-ja|カイリ}}. (Also [[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]])
* Keri, Kerry: {{langx|el|Καίρη}}; {{langx|ar|كيري}}; {{langx|ja|カイリ}}. (Also [[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]])
* {{transl|el|Keria}}: {{lang-el|Καίρια}}. (Also [[Arabic language|Arabic]])
* {{transl|el|Keria}}: {{langx|el|Καίρια}}. (Also [[Arabic language|Arabic]])
* [[Kairi (name)|Kairi]] or Kairia ([[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Estonian language|Estonian]], [[Greek language|Greek]], [[Japanese language|Japanese]])
* [[Kairi (name)|Kairi]] or Kairia ([[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Estonian language|Estonian]], [[Greek language|Greek]], [[Japanese language|Japanese]])
* [[Kaisa (name)|Kaisa]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]])
* [[Kaisa (name)|Kaisa]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]])
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* Kalina ([[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]])
* Kalina ([[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]])
* Katerina ([[Albanian language|Albanian]])
* Katerina ([[Albanian language|Albanian]])
* {{transl|uk|Kateryna}}, Katerina: {{lang-uk|Катерина}}
* {{transl|uk|Kateryna}}: {{langx|uk|Катерина}}
* [[Kara (name)|Kara]] ([[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[English language|English]], {{lang-el|Κάρα}}, [[Japanese language|Japanese]])
* [[Kara (name)|Kara]] ([[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[English language|English]], {{langx|el|Κάρα}}, [[Japanese language|Japanese]])
* {{lang|smi|Káre}} ([[Sami languages|Sami]])
* {{lang|smi|Káre}} ([[Sami languages|Sami]])
* {{lang|smi|Káren}} (Sami)
* {{lang|smi|Káren}} (Sami)
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* Karyn ([[English language|English]])
* Karyn ([[English language|English]])
* Karyna ([[English language|English]], [[Polish language|Polish]])
* Karyna ([[English language|English]], [[Polish language|Polish]])
* {{transl|ja|Kasari}}: {{lang-ja|笠利}}
* {{transl|ja|Kasari}}: {{langx|ja|笠利}}
* {{transl|be|Kasia}}: {{lang-be|Кася}}
* {{transl|be|Kasia}}: {{langx|be|Кася}}
* Kat ([[English language|English]])
* Kat ([[English language|English]])
* [[Kata (given name)|Kata]] ([[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
* [[Kata (given name)|Kata]] ([[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
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* Katarin ([[Basque language|Basque]], [[Breton language|Breton]])
* Katarin ([[Basque language|Basque]], [[Breton language|Breton]])
* Katarína ([[Slovak language|Slovak]])
* Katarína ([[Slovak language|Slovak]])
* [[Katarina (given name)|Katarina]] ([[Bosnian language|Bosnian]], [[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Esperanto]], [[German language|German]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]], [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]], [[Serbian language|Serbian]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]], [[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]])
* [[Katarina (given name)|Katarina]] ([[Bosnian language|Bosnian]], [[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Esperanto]], [[German language|German]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]], [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]], [[Serbian language|Serbian]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]], [[Swedish language|Swedish]])
* Katarine ([[German language|German]])
* Katarine ([[German language|German]])
* Katarino ([[Esperanto]])
* Katarino ([[Esperanto]])
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* Katerien ([[Afrikaans language|Afrikaans]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Katerien ([[Afrikaans language|Afrikaans]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Katerine ([[Old French]])
* Katerine ([[Old French]])
* {{transl|el|Keti}}: {{lang-el|Καίτη}}
* {{transl|el|Keti}}: {{langx|el|Καίτη}}
* {{transl|el|Kety}}: {{lang-el|Καίτυ}}
* {{transl|el|Kety}}: {{langx|el|Καίτυ}}
* Katia ([[Italian language|Italian]])<ref name="de felice"/>
* Katia ([[Italian language|Italian]])<ref name="de felice"/>
* {{lang|pt|Kátia}} ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
* {{lang|pt|Kátia}} ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
* [[Katia]]: {{lang-el|Κάτια}}
* [[Katia]]: {{langx|el|Κάτια}}
* Kateřina ([[Czech language|Czech]])
* Kateřina ([[Czech language|Czech]])
* Katerina ({{lang-el|Κατερίνα}}; [[Albanian language|Albanian]], [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]], Latin,<ref name=W/> [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]], [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Katerina ({{langx|el|Κατερίνα}}; [[Albanian language|Albanian]], [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]], Latin,<ref name=W/> [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]], [[Russian language|Russian]])
* Katerine (Middle English)<ref name=W/>
* Katerine (Middle English)<ref name=W/>
* Katerino ([[Esperanto]])
* Katerino ([[Esperanto]])
* Kateryna ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Kateryna ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Katerynka ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Katerynka ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* {{transl|el|Kathalavra}}: {{lang-el|Καθαλαύρα}}. (Also [[German language|German]])
* [[Katey]] ([[English language|English]])
* {{transl|el|Kathalavra}}: {{langx|el|Καθαλαύρα}}. (Also [[German language|German]])
* {{transl|el|Kathandra}}: {{lang-el|Καθάνδρα}}
* {{transl|el|Kathandra}}: {{langx|el|Καθάνδρα}}
* {{transl|el|Kathandrea}}: {{lang-el|Καθανδρέα}}
* {{transl|el|Kathandrea}}: {{langx|el|Καθανδρέα}}
* Kathani ([[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]])
* Kathani ([[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]])
* Kathanna ([[English language|English]], [[German language|German]])
* Kathanna ([[English language|English]], [[German language|German]])
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* [[Katharina]] ([[German language|German]], Latin<ref name=W/>)
* [[Katharina]] ([[German language|German]], Latin<ref name=W/>)
* Katharine ([[English language|English]],<ref name=W/> [[German language|German]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Katharine ([[English language|English]],<ref name=W/> [[German language|German]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* {{transl|el|Katharsia}}: {{lang-el|Καθαρσία}}
* {{transl|el|Katharsia}}: {{langx|el|Καθαρσία}}
* Käthe ([[German language|German]])
* Käthe ([[German language|German]])
* Kathelijne ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Kathelijne ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
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* [[Kathy]] ([[English language|English]])
* [[Kathy]] ([[English language|English]])
* Kati ([[Estonian language|Estonian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
* Kati ([[Estonian language|Estonian]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
* ''[[Katya]], [[Katia]], [[Katja]]'': {{lang-ru|Катя}}; {{lang-uk|Кейт}}
* ''[[Katya]], [[Katia]], [[Katja]]'': {{langx|ru|Катя}}; {{langx|uk|Кейт}}
* Katica ([[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Czech language|Czech]], [[Serbian language|Serbian]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
* Katica ([[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Czech language|Czech]], [[Serbian language|Serbian]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
* [[Katie]] ([[English language|English]])<ref name=W/>
* [[Katie]] ([[English language|English]])<ref name=W/>
* Katika ([[Danish language|Danish]])
* Katika ([[Danish language|Danish]])
* {{transl|el|Katina}}: {{lang-el|Κατίνα}}
* {{transl|el|Katina}}: {{langx|el|Κατίνα}}
* Κatina, Katinja ([[Esperanto]])
* Κatina, Katinja ([[Esperanto]])
* Katinka ([[Afrikaans]], [[German language|German]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]], [[Russian language|Russian]])<ref name=W/>
* Katinka ([[Afrikaans]], [[German language|German]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]], [[Russian language|Russian]])<ref name=W/>
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* [[Katja]] ([[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[German language|German]], [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]], [[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* [[Katja]] ([[Croatian language|Croatian]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[German language|German]], [[Russian language|Russian]], [[Slovene language|Slovene]], [[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Katka ([[Czech language|Czech]], [[Russian language|Russian]])
* Katka ([[Czech language|Czech]], [[Russian language|Russian]])
* Káťa ([[Czech language|Czech]]
* Káťa ([[Czech language|Czech]])
* Kačka ([[Czech language|Czech]]
* Kačka ([[Czech language|Czech]])
* Kačenka ([[Czech language|Czech]]
* Kačenka ([[Czech language|Czech]])
* Katlyn ([[English language|English]])
* Katlyn ([[English language|English]])
* [[Kätlin]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
* [[Kätlin]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
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* [[Katrina (given name)|Katrina]] ([[English language|English]])
* [[Katrina (given name)|Katrina]] ([[English language|English]])
* Katrīna ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
* Katrīna ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
* Katrine ({{lang-bg|Катрин}}; [[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[French language|French]], Scottish Gaelic,<ref name=W/> [[Scandinavian languages|Scandinavian]])
* Katrine ({{langx|bg|Катрин}}; [[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[French language|French]], Scottish Gaelic,<ref name=W/> [[Scandinavian languages|Scandinavian]])
* Katrinka ([[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[German language|German]], [[Russian language|Russian]])
* Katrinka ([[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[German language|German]], [[Russian language|Russian]])
* Katrusia ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Katrusia ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]])
* Katryn ([[Afrikaans]], [[German language|German]], spelt in {{lang-nl|Katrijn}})
* Katryn ([[Afrikaans]], [[German language|German]], spelt in {{langx|nl|Katrijn}})
* Katushka ([[Russian language|Russian]])
* Katushka ([[Russian language|Russian]])
* Katuška ([[Czech language|Czech]])
* Katuška ([[Czech language|Czech]])
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* [[Nienke]] ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* [[Nienke]] ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
* Nynke ([[West Frisian language|Frisian]])
* Nynke ([[West Frisian language|Frisian]])
* Qatherine ([[French language|French]])
* Quatherine ([[French language|French]])
* [[Reina (given name)|Reina]] ([[Japanese language|Japanese]], [[Yiddish language|Yiddish]])
* [[Reina (given name)|Reina]] ([[Japanese language|Japanese]], [[Yiddish language|Yiddish]])
* [[Riin]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
* [[Riin]] ([[Estonian language|Estonian]])
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* Trīne ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
* Trīne ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
* Trinette ([[French language|French]])
* Trinette ([[French language|French]])
* Tríona ([[Irish language|Irish]])
* [[Triona (disambiguation)|Tríona]] ([[Irish language|Irish]])
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Wiktionary|Katherine|Catherine}}
* Name statistics for Northern Ireland:
* Name statistics for Northern Ireland:
** {{cite web |title=Baby Names |url=https://www.nisra.gov.uk/statistics/births/baby-names |website=Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency |publisher=Government of the United Kingdom |language=en}}
** {{cite web |title=Baby Names |url=https://www.nisra.gov.uk/statistics/births/baby-names |website=Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency |publisher=Government of the United Kingdom |language=en}}

Latest revision as of 14:39, 24 October 2024

For other uses, see Katherine (disambiguation).
Katherine/Catherine
Catherine of Alexandria, by Carlo Crivelli. The name Catherine became famous in Christian communities because of this early saint.
GenderFemale
Origin
Language(s)Greek
Region of originChristianity
Other names
Nickname(s)Kaight, Kate, Kath, Cat, Catt, Cate, Catey, Cath, Catie, Cayte, Kathy, Kathie, Kathi, Katie, Katey, Katy, Kay, Kat, Katya, Katyusha, Kati, Kit, Kitty, Kasia, Cathy, Cathie
Related names

Katherine (/kæθərɪn/), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.[1]

In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past. Katherine, with a middle 'e', was first recorded in England in 1196 after being brought back from the Crusades.[1]

Popularity and variations

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Anglophone use

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In Britain and America, Catherine and its variants have been among the 100 most popular names since 1880. Amongst the most common variants are Katherine and Kathryn. The spelling Catherine is common in both English and French. Less-common variants in English include Katharine, Catharine, Cathryn, Katheryn, Katharyn, Kathryne, Katheryne, Katherin, and Kathrine.[2][3][4][5]

Diminutives include: Katie, Katy, Kate, Kathy, Kathe, Kath, Kay, Kat, Katja or Katya, Kota, Katyusha, Katrya, Kitty, Kit, Kasia; many of these are also sometimes given as independent names.[1]

Kathleen or Cathleen, Anglicized forms of the Irish Caitlín, have become established in the US among people with no Irish background, but is less popular in England and Wales. The form Karen, of Danish origin, is now often considered an independent name in English.[1]

Language variants

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The following is a list of various forms of the name Katherine, all ultimately associated with a common Greek-language origin of uncertain meaning but influenced by the Ancient Greek: καθαρός, 'pure'. These forms are in use as a given name in the language noted, or were formerly. The list includes short or pet forms (hypocorisms), associated with Katherine or one of its variants:

See also

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af Withycombe, E. G. (1976). The Concise Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd ed.). London: Omega Books. ISBN 1-85007-059-8.
  2. ^ Historical popularity statistics for United States
    • "Top Names Over the Last 100 Years: 1922-2021". United States Social Security Administration. United States Government. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
    • "Top Names Over the Last 100 Years 1912−2011". United States Social Security Administration. United States Government. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
      • For names given to girls 1912–2011, ranking positions were: Kathleen (33rd), Catherine (40th), Katherine (42nd), Kathryn (72nd).
      • For the 100 years 1922–2021, ranking of the same names were: Kathleen (31st), Katherine (42nd), Catherine (48th), Kathryn (76th).
    The spelling variants Katharine and Catharine (with a middle 'a') did not appear in the top 100 for the time period 1912–2021.
  3. ^ Recent (21st century) popularity statistics for United States―name variant with (rank) shown in brackets:
    • United States Social Security Administration. "Popular Baby Names". Retrieved 17 April 2023.
        • 2001: Katherine (35)
        • Catherine (81)
        • Kathryn (97)
        • Kathleen (237)
        • Kathy (716)
        • Katharine (728)
        • 2011: Katherine (61)
        • Catherine (161)
        • Kathryn (237)
        • Kathleen (631)
        • 2021: Katherine (158)
        • Catherine (325)
        • Kathryn (595)
        • Kathleen (984)
    As of 2021, the variant spelling Katharine (with a middle 'a') has not appeared in the top 1000 most popular girls' names since 2006, in which year it ranked 905th most-given girls' name, the count being 293 registrations; while Catharine is not present in the top one-thousand list after 1996, when it ranked 983 with a count of 109 registrations.
  4. ^ UK government Office for National Statistics. "Baby Names, England and Wales, 1904-1994". Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  5. ^ Popularity statistics for England and Wales for years 2001, 2011, and 2021―name variant with (rank) shown in brackets:
    • UK government Office for National Statistics. "Baby Names in England and Wales, 2011". Retrieved 3 November 2012.
    • "Baby names for girls in England and Wales". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
        • 2001: Katherine (78)
        • Catherine (98)
        • Kathryn (136)
        • Katelyn (240)
        • Catrin (337)
        • Kathleen (399)
        • Katharine (480)
        • Catriona (540)
        • Katerina (584)
        • Katlyn (962)
        • 2011: Katherine (169)
        • Catherine (233)
        • Katlyn (615)
        • Kathleen (714)
        • Katerina (841)
        • Catrin (989)
        • 2021: Catherine (457)
        • Katherine (478)
        • Kathleen (983)
    • The last appearance of Katharine in the top 1000 was in 2008 at a rank of 817th and a count of 410. There is no record of the spelling Catharine appearing in the top 100 girls' names in England and Wales.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h De Felice, Emidio (1995) [1986]. Dizionario dei nomi italiani (in Italian) (3 ed.). Milan: Mondadori.
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Look up Katherine or Catherine in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
  • Name statistics for Northern Ireland:
    • "Baby Names". Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Government of the United Kingdom.
  • Name statistics for Scotland:
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