Catriona is a girl's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Pure; associated with the Gaelic word 'caitriona' meaning pure or clear..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Cat, Kitty, Riona. As of 2026, Catriona ranks #945 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #737 in 1966.
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ka-TREE-na
Phonetic spelling
Currently #945 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Catriona means “Pure; associated with the Gaelic word 'caitriona' meaning pure or clear..” It is a girl's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin.
Catriona is pronounced ka-TREE-na.
Catriona is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Catriona currently ranks #945 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Catriona include Cat, Kitty, Riona.
Middle names that pair well with Catriona include Catriona Fiona, Catriona Siobhan, Catriona Maeve.
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