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Katherine: Meaning & Origin

Katherine is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 21% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

KATH-er-in

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

79/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 21% of popular names.

Nicknames

KateKatie

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

48%
31
2010
16
Current
#43
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Katherine Rose
  • Katherine Grace
  • Katherine Marie

Famous Namesakes

  • Katherine Hepburn (actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Katherine